MY two cents:

A Master craftsman is a person that either through experience, intelligence, study, or talent has determined the best way to weild their craft in nearly every situation, and, due to those abilities, is able to formulate new methods as needed for unknown problems. When mistakes happen, he/she can repair with perfection. His/her work is well rehearsed, neat, and repeatable. Examples will always show a very high quality level at every stage.


In previous history of craftsmanship, Master Craftsman were declared by their guild leaders, after putting in sufficient experience, showing a continued growth of ability, proving they understood and could apply all aspects of their craft, and showing examples that were of superior caliber.