In the Sasano region (Yonezawa prefecture, Japan - about middle of japan on the West Coast side of the country) where this carver ('Bori' means carving) is from, they carve Falcons/Birds of Prey from a local softwood (Enjyu or Kosiabura). They use that axe-like knife (Sarukiri) to do all the carving. I got one years ago as a gift from a friend...they are very handsome and the carved wings are surprisingly tough/springy...I've dropped mine a few times and having lost a 'feather' yet.
He must really know what he's doing because he still has all his fingers and I'd really like to learn how to sharpen my woodworking tools to that standard. Incredible.
I love the Japanese technique of making a form that is the bare minimum required to establish recognition of what the form is meant to resemble...with maximum skill used with masterful minimal effort. The creation of the art work becomes art in and of itself. Superb.
I love that emerging technology will make it easier for some-one like me to put my ideas into a computer and bring them in to reality but I believe the world would be a poorer place to be in if that came at the cost of traditional methods or if the artisans who craft such wonders lost out as a result.
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It's 4am. I just spent the last 5min watching an old man cut some wood, information I will never need in the future. Wtf am I doing with my life.
13 people lost their fingers as a result of this video
In the Sasano region (Yonezawa prefecture, Japan - about middle of japan on the West Coast side of the country) where this carver ('Bori' means carving) is from, they carve Falcons/Birds of Prey from a local softwood (Enjyu or Kosiabura). They use that axe-like knife (Sarukiri) to do all the carving. I got one years ago as a gift from a friend...they are very handsome and the carved wings are surprisingly tough/springy...I've dropped mine a few times and having lost a 'feather' yet.
He must really know what he's doing because he still has all his fingers and I'd really like to learn how to sharpen my woodworking tools to that standard. Incredible.
perfect example of how a sharp blade is safer than a dull one
Who ever says you need a smaller knife than your project, JUST LOOK AT HIS KNIFE!!!!!!
that wood he's using is EXTREMELY fresh
中学の修学旅行に十和田で鷲を買いました。50年前になります。まだ実家に有るかもしれません。あのようにして作られていたんですね、しりませんでした。ありがとう。
This video is a slap to the face of all the people who say big knives are useless for detail work. Its all about skill.
This is why the Japanese culture is beautiful
Look at the talent... this person is blessed with the art of carving.... salute to you
it's amazing how he's been cutting the same piece of wood for 9 years. Gotta love live videos.
I love the Japanese technique of making a form that is the bare minimum required to establish recognition of what the form is meant to resemble...with maximum skill used with masterful minimal effort. The creation of the art work becomes art in and of itself. Superb.
this is so freaking awesome ! and the idea slice the wood thin to look like feathers is genius.
As always, so moving to watch any true Japanese craftsman at work. Such a sense of beauty and simplicity. Wa have yet a lot to learn.
I love that emerging technology will make it easier for some-one like me to put my ideas into a computer and bring them in to reality but I believe the world would be a poorer place to be in if that came at the cost of traditional methods or if the artisans who craft such wonders lost out as a result.
It's wonderful to watch a true master at work in any art of the brocade.
Impressive work. This craftman is like a modern day samurai. I bet he's deadly with that blade...
Amazing technique .So different to the Western craft style. Loved it !!
Beautiful , my master also uses traditional Japanese blades it's a true blessing to behold