The stunning attention to detail in Japan has always amazed me. It hurt to hear him say that he may only be able to go on making these for another 10 years and that he doesn't have enough time left to make all the orders. It was pretty heartbreaking to hear that.
I would have to say it's reasonable that due to the limited amount of scissors that he can make each scissor goes to the highest bidder on auction and those people are willing to pay $26,000 for that pair
My grandfather brought a pair of handmade all purpose scissors from Japan ~50 years ago for my grandmother to use in the kitchen, those scissors are now in my mother's kitchen and are used almost daily and still cut like new.
It's pretty inspiring to see how passion is not something that "just happens".... No no, not at all... passion is cultivated... and it's infectious... I mean, I never thought about scissor making before this video and it's got me fired up
Well thats more like "intrigued", in the next months you might even forget this video exists. True passion usually you discover by yourself and stays for a long time or even a lifetime
@@doublebeefstew Mate you assume way too much i am now a blacksmith trying to establish my own workshop thanks to one video i saw four years ago that inspired a great passion for this art. This video could possible well be this one.
Holy crap his great-great-grandfather had AMAZING foresight to focus on scissors just ONE YEAR before the beginning of the Meiji Era. The sword ban didn't happen until 1876, but he probably saw something on the horizon.
"People might not kill each other anymore, or at least they would use guns instead, but Bonsais can only be trim with scissors isn't it?" ---The Great-great-grandfather (probably)
@@dertythegrower Most companies of course just use machinery to produce as many scissors as fast and cheaply as possible. Or at best, make them just good enough to have happy customers while making them as cheap and efficient as possible within that constraint. I am however quite certain that when one tries to make the perfect scissor with all modern technology and machines, they will be far superior than what this guy makes. And they would prob ably still be cheaper. (although i imagine one could go quite a long way in perfecting the even heating of your metal, x-raying it for imperfections etc, 26k is really a lot of money...)
Keep in mind it's just the pair of scissors that took 3 years worth $26,000 the rest are not. Also if a pair of scissors takes him 1 year of solo manual labour to make. Majority of the cost is coming from labor and his skilled craftsmanship. Of course machinery will always be cheaper, but what company is willing to make special scissors with that much care put into the craft and product for you? Also there's a London shop that makes scissors by have as well but they are more automated, even their scissors are starting at $150 and go up from there. They take 2 to 6 weeks.
There's a blacksmith in Norway who makes a traditional auger tool and he's going strong in his 90s. This guy could very well keep going for more than 10 more years.
The Japanese I came to know in Yokosuka took their interest very seriously. They found joy in the process and through this process they have honor. It’s the process that makes one a master.
thats beacuse its extreanly inefficient to make scissor this way aand lets be real this bonsai scissor does not perform any better then a 10 dollar one.
@@patthonsirilim5739 You have obviously never handled Japanese steel. I am a Chef and also a wood worker. I have no desire to use any other steel than Japanese because of it's quality and craftsmanship.
@@patthonsirilim5739 as a blacksmith myself i can tell you forged items are made to last your 10 dollar ones are made to break to get you to spend more and attention to minute details that you dont get with mass manufactured makes all the difference
@@fujin657 on. Yes. His $10 ones are made to break. So they can last, what? A month? Couple weeks? Let’s say they last 1 week. Ok? So at $26,000, he could buy new ones every single week for the next 46 years, and never spend a single second or dollar sharpening them. Or worrying they will break. But sure. Sure. Always better to get the $26,000 ones; because they last a life time. Because as we all know, any hobby you choose, you will always do for life. And you can pass it down to your kids, because they will also do our hobby for life.
I like how ppl in the comments are making fun of this guy at selling scissors costing 26k$ but were completely deaf to hear him say that it was his "most expensive" one and not the normal ones he sells lmao
Dam hes one of a kind especially since he says he sleeps and wakes up thinking 💭 what he can do for improvement…. That’s passion and just life long dedication to honor his people before him. Sir your people will be proud to see how long you carried their legacy. Mad respect 🫡 again.
The most amazing thing about the people in this/ other videos is that they are doing something they love and are making a living from it... I'm extremely envious of that.
The blacksmith and the gardener put a lot of emphasis on becoming one with their tools. One can only achieve such mastery after years of training and repetition. Those are very beautiful scissors.
I can't imagine ever having to buy more than one pair in a lifetime. Like, this craftsmanship is the kind that stays strong for generations, isn't it? I wonder how he keeps his buyers.
At the same time I think this is amazing craftsmanship I'm happy that we have machines that can do the same for a fraction of the time and price and everyone can have scissors at home.
@AfaroX8 nah bro, i paid 2.5k for it. They are handmade in japan. You can get a set for 50 euros, but these tools i have are excellent quality and very beautifully decorated with leave gold.
guess you didnt pay any attention to detail. otherwise, look at the shitty workmanship at 10:19! doesnt even close properly. highest level of perfection my ass
I am a professional sharpener and a Bonsai tree master dropped 2 of these off for me to sharpen 3 days ago. I am so excited to bring them back to life.
He says that he always listens to his clients’ opinion on how to improve the quality. He cannot be more right to do that. Plato said that it is the user of anything that knows better. Great philosophy. Thank you very much for sharing.
These are arts that must be preserved. That is why i started making blades/tools. Mankind has always needed these to survive, it connects us to our ancestors & those who made the very 1st tool.
It's like every important item in Japanese Culture. It's done to the highest level of perfection possible, made to last and has a quality and beauty unmatched worldwide! I have high respect for and I am in awe of the quality of craftsmanship!
guess you didnt pay any attention to detail. otherwise, look at the shitty workmanship at 10:19! doesnt even close properly. highest level of perfection my ass
There's a difference between an artist and a toolmaker. Lots of these types of videos don't discuss that differentiation when showing dying "crafts." This guy is self-admittedly an artist. You're not finding new apprentices because the same skills required to become a master blacksmith or metal worker can easily get you a six figure salary (in US dollars) in all kinds of industry. Selling art is very different from selling long lasting, practical tools. People pay a lot for the prestige you feel using a tool from a famous person, despite its actual practicality.
@@netartist I understand mentality for art work. It's all about prestige for both sides. Artists is about the struggle through their work or thought process; for their own appreciation, or getting people to appreciate their struggle. Buyers want to be prideful that they have the money, and/or thoughtfulness to have obtain such a luxurious item. You don't feel quite as special buying something equivalent in practical quality that others can easily buy. (It's just interesting to me how people define "hand-crafted" or "traditional." It's OK to use an electrical drill press and modern harden tool files, but not modern furnaces and other tools to expedite his "hardship?") I'm a engineer/tradesmen, and when tradition and marketing requires people to forget/ignore "work smarter, not harder" mentality, it annoys me.
I am a woodworker and I am somewhat obsessed by my craft much in the same way this gentleman seems to be and I can absolutely relate to what he expressed so beautifully. Always try to learn more, always strive to be better, never make the same thing twice. Cheers.
In this day of age, it should be common sense that the only true difference between any 2 blade-type tools is their shape. In the end they all need the same love, attention, and top forging techniques to be the best at what they do. May this man find a worthy successor.
It's heartwarming to think of these people with such passion for a specific craft, and how their crafts fit together and they revere one another's expertise. To me that is humanity at its best.
His techniques are extremely outdated, you’d be better with a metal working apprenticeship Looking at fire colour to determine temperature is just experience He still uses a hammer and anvil rather than a hydraulic press, and files by hand rather than machine. Both produce far more variable results His forge is also pretty terrible He is very skilled with the methods he uses, but he could produce far more with the same quality by modernising slightly
@chris smith The novelty of his work is that he does them in the traditional way. People who want to have him as a teacher probably don’t want to learn from a modern metal worker
You might think so, but it's not going to happen. Machines can't perform techniques that fold steel and sharpen blades like an artisan. At the end of the day, even the best machinery is assembled from a human engineer and machinist, but those machines can't fine tune irregular shaped parts.
@@anon_148 I've used plenty of cheap machine made products like knives and scissors in my life time. I got to use a sharp blade at an expo once and I can tell you there's a world of difference. A machine knife can cut a tomato but juices will come out. A good knife will cut the same thing, no juices and the slices are razor thin.
My mother had an old pair that looked like these. The handles were wrapped in rattan. Always useless for gardening. But seeing these I’m guessing they came from a Japanese gardener my great grandmother knew. Boy If I had them now they’d be worth a lot.
I made a pair of these same style in two hours this evening. Get this man a belt grinder, he already has a power hammer. I forge welded a piece of 1084 for blades to A36 for handles. Finished product almost identical.
"They are an intriguing people. From the moment they wake, they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue. I have never seen such discipline." - "The Last Samurai" (2003)
You guys should do a segment on south West cues out of Las Vegas. Their cues can resell for over $12k on a standard design. I've been on the waiting list for over 15 years and still waiting.
Japanese are perfect in everything It takes 350 years for a person to learn how to boil water so that he can cook rice and sell it for $90000 and customers have to wait for 500 years to get one bowl of it
With so much bad things the internet created, there are a bunch of good things also. Like making people like this known and showing us a tradition that needs to be preserved. No machine can build an item with a soul
Love watching people work the metal into either art or a tool, but feel a little sad that stuff like this is going away due to time or better/quicker methods being made. Or lose of other trades involve in it's making. Anyway, I hope we can keep these trades going for as long as possible.
@@k.harriss It's not sad. There's nothing better about the scissors from any technical perspective. Its a beautiful craft, but the idea that anybody on earth can get a pair of better scissors than these for a few dollars isn't "sad".
@@bobbystem7384 not true. There are many benefits that metalwork crafted by a master craftsman has that industrialized processes lack, most notably edge retention. Theres a reason japanese hand crafted knives are so expensive but considered essential for master chefs. Its just not feasible to mass produce scissors of this quality.
A lineage spanning 26 generations, a direct family tradition of 155 years.
Now that is impressive. Full respect to him
26 generations is like 10 million years lol!
Check out the book,"Paekche's Principle:The Great Secret of Asia"
@@rizdalegend about 750
It’s pretty common for these lineage businesses to adopt trainees to keep it going under one name. Especially common in ryokan businesses
@@FuriosHobbitGaming well depends on how long each generation lives.
The fact that he doesn't force his children to take over the business even though it could end shows how humble he is, his business should never end
but girls hope useless business like this would end though
@@jake9854 ?? why
plus it's not even useless
It’s humble not forcing your children into a life they don’t want?
Okay.
@@jake9854 they don't know anything, they don't see themselves using it so they deem it useless while it isn't
@@jake9854 Who really seeks the input of females?
Anything Japan: "It takes years just to learn how to carry the firewood and coal in to start the fire"
Lmaoooo there's a certain way to carry the coals n wood that's why lol
That's true haha
in pretty sure its also a cultural thing, bit feel free to coreect me
@@God-ch8lq Its a joke/trope about the japan videos. Everything always seems to take years to "master" even mundane tasks like chopping vegetables.
@@gaveintothedarkness aight
The stunning attention to detail in Japan has always amazed me.
It hurt to hear him say that he may only be able to go on making these for another 10 years and that he doesn't have enough time left to make all the orders. It was pretty heartbreaking to hear that.
@@christyturner4643 No u
@@christyturner4643it’s supposed to lack depth on purpose, it’s a phrase people easily spam under serious things
@@christyturner4643 occasionally a disagree, more often than not just a troll response
@@christyturner4643 im sorry to tell you but anime is not real life
@@christyturner4643 how would that work, will we be reincarnated as tapeworms
The level of culture and tradition in Japan is stunning
same in India but it getting modern very very fast
@@physics77guy lmao
How many subs can I get from this comment? Current:1.45k
right lol
They have the worst culture and traditions is Japan, its the hard work, discipline and dedication to perfect one's craft that makes it better.
The real skill is convincing someone to pay $26,000 for a pair of scissors.
People pay millions for drawings that look like scribbles to me. I am sure some wealthy person will see value in the scissors.
I would have to say it's reasonable that due to the limited amount of scissors that he can make each scissor goes to the highest bidder on auction and those people are willing to pay $26,000 for that pair
People are buying jpegs for millions now.
@@yoyoyoufs still requires good marketing
@@kittenmimi5326 Absolutely. This video has already ignited the flame by introducing the scissors to 1.1+ million people.
My grandfather brought a pair of handmade all purpose scissors from Japan ~50 years ago for my grandmother to use in the kitchen, those scissors are now in my mother's kitchen and are used almost daily and still cut like new.
A blacksmith's job is to make something beautiful that can last lifetimes.
The dedication these Japanese master craftsmen have to their craft is beyond amazing
It's also amazing how people seriously believe the camera crew spent an entire month in Japan filming this guy making a pair of scissors.
It's pretty inspiring to see how passion is not something that "just happens".... No no, not at all... passion is cultivated... and it's infectious... I mean, I never thought about scissor making before this video and it's got me fired up
Well thats more like "intrigued", in the next months you might even forget this video exists. True passion usually you discover by yourself and stays for a long time or even a lifetime
@@doublebeefstew Assuming
@@doublebeefstew Mate you assume way too much i am now a blacksmith trying to establish my own workshop thanks to one video i saw four years ago that inspired a great passion for this art. This video could possible well be this one.
@@fujin657 huh thats why i said "might" and "usually", no?
If it happens otherwise then good for him, good for you too!
More or less sounds like you are currently on a journey of exploration to fill a void in your self.
Holy crap his great-great-grandfather had AMAZING foresight to focus on scissors just ONE YEAR before the beginning of the Meiji Era. The sword ban didn't happen until 1876, but he probably saw something on the horizon.
That's how you stay in business.
His great relation had his eyes open and ears to thr ground.
"People might not kill each other anymore, or at least they would use guns instead, but Bonsais can only be trim with scissors isn't it?" ---The Great-great-grandfather (probably)
As a professional plant trimmer, we use Japanese scissors in the 'herb clip' industry now called Chikamasa. Made in Japan.
They are the best 👌
@@everythingallin4905 💯 so far, from what I have seen... many operations I go to have them there in dozens for any worker to grab
wow and theyre only $25,950 cheaper than a pair of this guys egregiously overpriced scissors
@@dertythegrower Most companies of course just use machinery to produce as many scissors as fast and cheaply as possible. Or at best, make them just good enough to have happy customers while making them as cheap and efficient as possible within that constraint.
I am however quite certain that when one tries to make the perfect scissor with all modern technology and machines, they will be far superior than what this guy makes. And they would prob
ably still be cheaper. (although i imagine one could go quite a long way in perfecting the even heating of your metal, x-raying it for imperfections etc, 26k is really a lot of money...)
Keep in mind it's just the pair of scissors that took 3 years worth $26,000 the rest are not. Also if a pair of scissors takes him 1 year of solo manual labour to make. Majority of the cost is coming from labor and his skilled craftsmanship. Of course machinery will always be cheaper, but what company is willing to make special scissors with that much care put into the craft and product for you?
Also there's a London shop that makes scissors by have as well but they are more automated, even their scissors are starting at $150 and go up from there. They take 2 to 6 weeks.
There's a blacksmith in Norway who makes a traditional auger tool and he's going strong in his 90s.
This guy could very well keep going for more than 10 more years.
Especially with a number of Japanese elders known for being able to live beyond 100+ years
May it be so.
You saw that video too?
Is there a video of him?
The Japanese I came to know in Yokosuka took their interest very seriously. They found joy in the process and through this process they have honor. It’s the process that makes one a master.
Craftsmanship at its best.
not worth 26k at all. Just japanese bullshit
Precision is key
Overrated
I don't deny that but the prices seems like a Scam !!
Very pleasing to see any type of craftsmanship with this level of care and dedication
It's sad to hear that such an amazing historical craftsmanship may end with him.
thats beacuse its extreanly inefficient to make scissor this way aand lets be real this bonsai scissor does not perform any better then a 10 dollar one.
@@patthonsirilim5739 You have obviously never handled Japanese steel. I am a Chef and also a wood worker. I have no desire to use any other steel than Japanese because of it's quality and craftsmanship.
@@patthonsirilim5739 Its the most efficient way
@@patthonsirilim5739 as a blacksmith myself i can tell you forged items are made to last your 10 dollar ones are made to break to get you to spend more and attention to minute details that you dont get with mass manufactured makes all the difference
@@fujin657 on. Yes. His $10 ones are made to break. So they can last, what? A month? Couple weeks? Let’s say they last 1 week. Ok? So at $26,000, he could buy new ones every single week for the next 46 years, and never spend a single second or dollar sharpening them. Or worrying they will break. But sure. Sure. Always better to get the $26,000 ones; because they last a life time. Because as we all know, any hobby you choose, you will always do for life. And you can pass it down to your kids, because they will also do our hobby for life.
a true craftsman.they dont make old timers like this anymore.this man is a treasure and you could only be so lucky to own a pair of his scissors
I love this man and how he values life what needs to be preserved is him not just his talent
@@christyturner4643 I do not like preaching.
I like how ppl in the comments are making fun of this guy at selling scissors costing 26k$ but were completely deaf to hear him say that it was his "most expensive" one and not the normal ones he sells lmao
massive respect to this guy. extremely respectful and beautiful life he's led.
he is the goat in this still takes notes from users wow
Dam hes one of a kind especially since he says he sleeps and wakes up thinking 💭 what he can do for improvement…. That’s passion and just life long dedication to honor his people before him. Sir your people will be proud to see how long you carried their legacy. Mad respect 🫡 again.
The most amazing thing about the people in this/ other videos is that they are doing something they love and are making a living from it... I'm extremely envious of that.
If you’re striving for excellence, there will always be a market for whatever you are making. Don’t give up and never stop improving.
Casually improving his craft 22 generations later is the most astounding part of this
The blacksmith and the gardener put a lot of emphasis on becoming one with their tools. One can only achieve such mastery after years of training and repetition. Those are very beautiful scissors.
I can't imagine ever having to buy more than one pair in a lifetime. Like, this craftsmanship is the kind that stays strong for generations, isn't it? I wonder how he keeps his buyers.
At the same time I think this is amazing craftsmanship I'm happy that we have machines that can do the same for a fraction of the time and price and everyone can have scissors at home.
That's why he's a master craftsman he keeps learning and willing to learn I would love to go and study under him
I found a wonderful pair of bonsai scissors on Amazon for 16.99. Highly rated.
I'd love to learn from a master like this, i love working with mu hands making stuff, we need as humans to learn more stuff like this
I have a set of bonsai tools and they are the best tools i have ever used. Outstandingly great craftsmanship.
I bet your entire set costs under 50$ and performs as good as this 26.000$ masterpiece
@AfaroX8 nah bro, i paid 2.5k for it. They are handmade in japan. You can get a set for 50 euros, but these tools i have are excellent quality and very beautifully decorated with leave gold.
Good to see sasuke relaxing after all the great shinobi wars he’s been thru 😌
I will never stop to be amazed of how Japanese create cutting edge technology! 😍
It’s a scissor wdym😂
"cutting edge" nice one lol
I see what you did there 😂
Anyone wanna talk about how he is using his bare hands? What a chad.
Big respect to the craftsman of Sakai, Japan.
Thank you for your videos... It's fun... And thank you to the old Japanese man who pioneered the old and original
Beautiful. Its a true pleasure to see this level of skill and artistry in action.
guess you didnt pay any attention to detail. otherwise, look at the shitty workmanship at 10:19! doesnt even close properly. highest level of perfection my ass
I am a professional sharpener and a Bonsai tree master dropped 2 of these off for me to sharpen 3 days ago. I am so excited to bring them back to life.
All the work that is put in and yet no one to take over the work the way he does
Respect to this man for his determination to keep the handmade bonsai scissors tradition going!
Fascinating, I love it. This is what I'd like to see on Terrestrial TV at 8pm, rather than the bollocks that is on here in the UK at that time
I would work and keep this mans businesses going for free. The craftsmanship and wisdom he has is incredible
love episodes like this
Yeah I wonder why...
He says that he always listens to his clients’ opinion on how to improve the quality. He cannot be more right to do that. Plato said that it is the user of anything that knows better. Great philosophy. Thank you very much for sharing.
It's so nice to see someone being acknowledged for their dedication to creating functional works of art by hand!
guess you didnt pay any attention to detail. otherwise, look at the shitty workmanship at 10:19!
There's literally a hipster for every single thing in the world it seems. Really cool process.
0:35 Ah, that sound.. just like my 5 euro Fiskars scissors..
This gift to humans must never be lost. When we lose foundation abilities we lose basic survival skills.
I knew this would be ridiculus.
"To make bonsai scissors, first you need to know how to make samurai swords"
How could you Not want to learn something like this!?!
It's techniques like this that are invaluable in life..
I love these videos. I admire the dedication to the craft. This man seems so sweet.
These are arts that must be preserved. That is why i started making blades/tools. Mankind has always needed these to survive, it connects us to our ancestors & those who made the very 1st tool.
arts of making the tools should be preserved, not the art of selling a pair of scissors for 26k
I have a pair of these....the sound makes me smile
I would gladly become an apprentice 🤌⚖😇
A very interesting and humbling story.
It's like every important item in Japanese Culture. It's done to the highest level of perfection possible, made to last and has a quality and beauty unmatched worldwide! I have high respect for and I am in awe of the quality of craftsmanship!
Seems crazy to 26k for scissors but I can't deny the quality is incredibly impressive.
guess you didnt pay any attention to detail. otherwise, look at the shitty workmanship at 10:19! doesnt even close properly. highest level of perfection my ass
one of the only blacksmiths. thats a good sentence :D
There's a difference between an artist and a toolmaker. Lots of these types of videos don't discuss that differentiation when showing dying "crafts."
This guy is self-admittedly an artist. You're not finding new apprentices because the same skills required to become a master blacksmith or metal worker can easily get you a six figure salary (in US dollars) in all kinds of industry.
Selling art is very different from selling long lasting, practical tools.
People pay a lot for the prestige you feel using a tool from a famous person, despite its actual practicality.
@@netartist I understand mentality for art work. It's all about prestige for both sides. Artists is about the struggle through their work or thought process; for their own appreciation, or getting people to appreciate their struggle.
Buyers want to be prideful that they have the money, and/or thoughtfulness to have obtain such a luxurious item.
You don't feel quite as special buying something equivalent in practical quality that others can easily buy.
(It's just interesting to me how people define "hand-crafted" or "traditional."
It's OK to use an electrical drill press and modern harden tool files, but not modern furnaces and other tools to expedite his "hardship?")
I'm a engineer/tradesmen, and when tradition and marketing requires people to forget/ignore "work smarter, not harder" mentality, it annoys me.
Loved this one, glad you guys made this in addition to Great Big Story covering it! This man deserves it
Sir❤️Content getting better every vid, love watching .This is certified rich classic । Lv the way u represent this vdo । Love your videos
After watching, i wish I can go and learn this beautiful craft, like that it will not disappear with this respectable craft master.
I am a woodworker and I am somewhat obsessed by my craft much in the same way this gentleman seems to be and I can absolutely relate to what he expressed so beautifully. Always try to learn more, always strive to be better, never make the same thing twice. Cheers.
I suddenly want to leave everything, to move there and learn it to preserve this art
The woman's voice is so calming 😌
In this day of age, it should be common sense that the only true difference between any 2 blade-type tools is their shape. In the end they all need the same love, attention, and top forging techniques to be the best at what they do.
May this man find a worthy successor.
It's heartwarming to think of these people with such passion for a specific craft, and how their crafts fit together and they revere one another's expertise. To me that is humanity at its best.
Japanese craftsmanship and German engineering something that no country can match
I would go there and learn his techniques if he would be willing to teach me I'm sure plenty of people would be honored to have him as a teacher
His techniques are extremely outdated, you’d be better with a metal working apprenticeship
Looking at fire colour to determine temperature is just experience
He still uses a hammer and anvil rather than a hydraulic press, and files by hand rather than machine. Both produce far more variable results
His forge is also pretty terrible
He is very skilled with the methods he uses, but he could produce far more with the same quality by modernising slightly
@chris smith The novelty of his work is that he does them in the traditional way. People who want to have him as a teacher probably don’t want to learn from a modern metal worker
Absolutely amazing .. craftsmanship
I don’t care how many years of dedication it takes to master the craft. No pair of scissors is worth 25,000 dollars. That’s stupid.
buy one and hedge inflation
You can hear a brief Japanese railroad crossing warning tone @2:49
Its the Nankai Koya Line, from Osaka Nanba to Koya temple. The closest station from Sasuke is Asakayama station
I admire Japanese craftsmen beyond anyone else. This master is an artist.
Check out the book,"Paekche's Principle:The Great Secret of Asia"
he seems kinda bad at his job....
I was so happy when the voice said "orders cape piling up" this art is beautiful
Anything Japan: it takes decades just to learn the techniques required to polish the shoes of the masters' apprentices.
Please do check out the book,"Paekche's Principle:The Great Secret of Asia"
They have an ages old master for everything in that country, I swear.
With as precise as machines and automation are getting it wouldn't take much to replicate this process.
You might think so, but it's not going to happen. Machines can't perform techniques that fold steel and sharpen blades like an artisan.
At the end of the day, even the best machinery is assembled from a human engineer and machinist, but those machines can't fine tune irregular shaped parts.
@@anon_148 I've used plenty of cheap machine made products like knives and scissors in my life time. I got to use a sharp blade at an expo once and I can tell you there's a world of difference. A machine knife can cut a tomato but juices will come out. A good knife will cut the same thing, no juices and the slices are razor thin.
This man gives a damn about his work, this is amazing.
My mother had an old pair that looked like these. The handles were wrapped in rattan. Always useless for gardening. But seeing these I’m guessing they came from a Japanese gardener my great grandmother knew. Boy If I had them now they’d be worth a lot.
This Gentleman makes knifes as well, you can imagine how good they are....
"I am 71, I can go for another 10 years..."
The best quality and craftsmanship is worth the wait and price 'last a lifetime'
I made a pair of these same style in two hours this evening. Get this man a belt grinder, he already has a power hammer. I forge welded a piece of 1084 for blades to A36 for handles. Finished product almost identical.
the difference is that you can't sell yours
@@Khunark This is very true, it takes an extreme amount of BS to get that type of money, and idiots who buy into it.
My $8 kitchen scissors make that exact sound bro. They cut open the bacon packet, and sometimes my toenails, that’s all I need.
"They are an intriguing people. From the moment they wake, they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue. I have never seen such discipline."
- "The Last Samurai" (2003)
There's a whole country of people who aren't like that and they live in Japan.
Check out the book,"Paekche's Principle:The Great Secret of Asia"
When the world ends as we know it, these are the people who will bring all back...
As long as there are people silly enough to pay those prices, they'll still be making those scissors.
You guys should do a segment on south West cues out of Las Vegas. Their cues can resell for over $12k on a standard design. I've been on the waiting list for over 15 years and still waiting.
Japanese are perfect in everything
It takes 350 years for a person to learn how to boil water so that he can cook rice and sell it for $90000 and customers have to wait for 500 years to get one bowl of it
wow, now that's a truly master blacksmith
With so much bad things the internet created, there are a bunch of good things also. Like making people like this known and showing us a tradition that needs to be preserved. No machine can build an item with a soul
Massive respect to the Mater! Hopeful he and his older son together will develop their family legacy for a longer time!
20 years to learn how to make Japanese swords & another 20 to learn how to make Bonsai scissors!
I've heard they're slow learners as well.
@@hetrodoxly1203 if this was a try at a joke, it failed. At best it is misguided joke. At worst this is just straight racist.
@@chaous2000 A woke race baiter, get yourself a life.
@@hetrodoxly1203 I have a great life tyvm. Not a whole race baiter either. I just point out racists where I see them.
@@chaous2000 people who drop and delete yt comments suck .leave yours there.
Bro is the true blacksmith
There are so many bonsai enthusiasts you'd think he could get an apprentice or two
I may not be able to afford this master's craftsmanship, but I can genuinely appreciate it.
Love watching people work the metal into either art or a tool, but feel a little sad that stuff like this is going away due to time or better/quicker methods being made. Or lose of other trades involve in it's making. Anyway, I hope we can keep these trades going for as long as possible.
that’s the sad effect of industrialization
There's also the fact that no one in their right mind would buy such expensive scissors
@@k.harriss It's not sad. There's nothing better about the scissors from any technical perspective. Its a beautiful craft, but the idea that anybody on earth can get a pair of better scissors than these for a few dollars isn't "sad".
@@bobbystem7384 true true
@@bobbystem7384 not true. There are many benefits that metalwork crafted by a master craftsman has that industrialized processes lack, most notably edge retention. Theres a reason japanese hand crafted knives are so expensive but considered essential for master chefs. Its just not feasible to mass produce scissors of this quality.
It is an insane price just like those luxury melons, it doesn't deserve to be paid so much.
Chikamasa clippers made in Japan... best right now in the plant industry (speaking from experience)
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Please check out the book,"Paekche's Principle:The Great Secret of Asia"
when he said that he dont have enough time left to make the things he passionate about, it made me think twice about how im spending my own time
He reminds me of Jiro in Jiro Dreams of Sushi. The Japanese commitment to their art is astounding.
Check out the book,"Paekche's Principle:The Great Secret of Asia"
@@opioo.4998 what's it about?
those scissors sound nice. i got a poor quality pair but i still love it for the design and functionality. i'm jelly for the scissors in the video