Japanese Blacksmith: Tsunesaburo (常三郎) in Miki, Japan - Traditional / Modern Methods in Kanna Making
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- Опубліковано 29 бер 2024
- In this video, we are in Miki City, Japan at Mr. Uozumi's Blacksmithing shop. His company's brand is called Tsunesaburo (常三郎). It was an interesting visit as I wanted to see how to properly repair the back side or Ura (裏) on two Kanna (鉋) blades that I had. These two blades are very different in metallurgy and this video will show more about this. In addition to repair my blades, we take a look through his workshop where he shows us how he mixes tradtional techniques with modern methods. His company has the ability to make high-quality blades at a faster rate than other blacksmiths. It is very interesting to see this.
The one blade is an inexpensive blade from a local hardware store and the other was a used blade that I found. The second blade is something of a mystery as I was told it may be an Usui Kengo. In the past blacksmiths used to sell their products to distribution companies or tool shops as OEM products. In this way, these companies or tools shops would place their own logos or brand names on the products. It is strange to think that the artisan/blacksmith would not want to place their signature on it, however, it is common to see this in Japan. In this case, we suspected that it was an older Usui Kengo blade having matched some of the characteristics that one of the blacksmiths at Tsunesaburo was able to identify.
I have been all over Japan at this point and have studied and seen many Kanna and Nomi of other craftsman. You can tell the care and skill of a carpenter often by the way they treat their tools. Everyone starts pretty roughly which can result in your earlier tools being not well shaped during the sharpening process. In this case you will find the Ura on a lot of tools not well done. Flattening the back, or Uradashi, is a difficult thing to master. I struggle with this on all my tools. This being said, I wanted to learn how to repair the Ura.
The blacksmiths at Tsunesaburo were very kind to help me repair the Ura on two blades. However, I have discovered that proper tools and a high skill set are paramount in doing this process. The blacksmiths there did tell me that I could do it, but I don't think it will come out as well as they did. They made it look easy.
Tsunesaburo makes numerous blade styles in numerous metal types. At the end of the video you will see some of the blades that are most popular.
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I have confidence in vendors where I know that the boss isn't just some empty suit but can actually do the work himself!
Thanks for another great video about Japanese Blacksmiths! Tsunesaburo is a great company and Uozumi-san is a very kind man. All Tsunesaburo planes I worked with so far were fantastic!
A huge Arigatto to the chief, and staff, for taking so much time and effort to show us their work and tools !
Another amazing video, it is very generous of the owner to allow us to see inside the workings of his process. Thank you for bringing us along. It was very informative
こんにちは、The Carpentry Lifeさん。今回も非常に人気のある常三郎さんの工場見学ができてとても貴重な体験ができました。ありがとうございます。🪚🔨
I love these videos. Even experienced makers can take the top 1 or 2 things from these visits.
You know, the Japanese are all about perfection. I’ve learned so much living here in Japan, thank you for another great video!
Thanks so much for these videos of your visits to the blacksmiths. I appreciate the amount of detail, your intelligent questions, and the video quality. I also very much like that in this and your other videos you focus on your subjects and their craft rather than yourselves.
One of the things I loved from the videos of the three smiths is that you revealed their different personalities and approaches to their craft. They all seemed like folks I'd like to know.
I’m saving this video for when the kids are out and I have a nice coffee. 🤘🏽. Great to see stuff like this documented. 👍🏼
Thankyou for making this and Thankyou to Mr Uozumi.
As essential implements of traditional Japanese carpentry, it’s nice to see young kana connoisseurs (:
This is why Japanese woodworks are the pop even best in the world, system of tools and skills inheritation years and years.
This is just amazing to watch and I am still just loving the content you make. Watching these masters at work is just such a privilege so thank you for getting this to us...I'm very grateful. As a side note, I'm really surprised how often Japanese workers are allow to work in the seated position. Many employers here forbid sitting down except on breaks in jobs like this and sitting is seen as lazy even if you are not moving and standing in one place all day.
great job tracking down these legends
I want to see one of the older guys like Miyanaga if he's still active. Keep it up!!
Another great video! Domo arigato to the shop owner and shop workers!
Another great video!
Wow!Sukiyaki!
I appreciate the insight into the blacksmithing part of the tools. I work in metal fab shops and it hurts my head thinking about that noise level without ear plugs. Cant wait for another house build. Thank you man.
I just bought one of thier Kanabans 10 minutes ago from Kurashige!! Amazing video. Tell them thanks! :)
Also I had to wait almost 2 years for a restock on their 340*90*24.5mm size lol. It would be great if they produced more ;)
Very nice! Interesting to see, and to see how concerns for an aging workforce in Japan are common across industries, apparently.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing
I've been looking at one for a while it's 60mm Hitachi metal HAP40 it has Tsunesaburo and Hotei stamp on it.I gotta buy it when I come up with 40,000 yen.
Beautiful video, so informative thank you
What an interesting video. They certainly have expertise.
What is the green rust inhibitor they use? I know traditionally they used Tsubaki (Camellia oil) but as was mentioned, it can go rancid.
Another great video. Thanks!
Another great video! Thanks guys!
Thankyou...a very interesting video.
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What was stamped onto the blade at the end of the video?
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I'm in the UK. I have a set of Japanese chisels from the mid 80s. I've just bought a set from Japan that need a full restoration.
I'm going to make a wooden wheel for my lathe to fix my Uras. Does anyone know what he added to the #40 Emery powder?
Ichi ban!
How does japanese kanna fares against hardwoods like teak and rosewood ?
I've never had a problem on teak. I have never used it on rosewood. You may want to match the steel type to the work you are performing.
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what was wrong with the blades initially? to an untrained eye I could not tell
When you flatten the back of a blade improperly you reduce and change the Ura (the concave region in the back of blade) this can change the performance of a blade negatively if you do this. It is best to have a thin flattened cutting edge and a thin side edge. Too much flattening or insufficient flattening are both bad. Preparing a blade for use requires an understanding of the shape of the blade. Whether is it slightly bent and needs unbending, etc. Please have a look at another video showing how to bend a blade so that you can sharpen and flatten it optimally. ua-cam.com/video/ma0Anw-iYLU/v-deo.htmlsi=GiI2DlEh2j73Qp2t