japanese hand tools

today’s recommended tools[Mentori kanna] This tool is a very convenient tool that can make a 45 degree chamfer with a uniform width. You can freely change the size of the width of the chamfer by moving the screw When making

I sharpened the chisel. To enjoy woodworking, you need to maintain the tools. When sharpening a chisel, it will be stable if you sharpen it with a stroke about 3 times the width of the blade. The narrower the width,

Today I would like to introduce the japanese hand tools,  diamond gridstone. This is used to keep the grindstone flat. And the accuracy is also very good. Keeping the grindstone flat is an absolute requirement for perfect sharpening of the

If you want to divide the material evenly, you can make it easier to divide the material by intentionally setting the scale to a value that is easy to divide. For example, if you divide it into three, it may

Today I would like to talk about Sumitsubo. The Sumitsubo is one of the carpentry tools used to mark materials. You put charcoal liquid in this container and use it. It has a thread attached to it, so you can

Kanna Blade specially made by Mr. Imai, a blacksmith in Kyoto Its name is “紫明”（Shimei） In Japan, “the natural scenery is clean and beautiful” is called “山紫水明”(Sanshi Suimei). I named this Kanna using the words “紫” and “明”. The beauty

How to Sharpen a Chisel of Japan Proper adjustment, sharpening, and usage are essential to maximize the potential of a blade. This video explains how to make a blade and how to sharpen it. Please refer. Let’s enjoy the wonderful

Today’s photo 熊手（Kumade) made from a single tree 熊手（Kumade) is like a broom made of bamboo or iron for collecting fallen leaves. It is often made of bamboo in Japan. What I found today is one of them in the

Today’s video I briefly explained how to sharpen a knife. Knife sharpening was my first job in France. It’s an important job! At Suikoushya, we share traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and skills. Since it is a small group system, we