In this short video I walk through how I sharpen and tune a Japanese bent neck chisel, or kote nomi, for clean, precise work. You’ll see close up shots of the edge, the progression across my ...

Every toolbox needs a decent chisel set, and inexpensive tools are available for DIY and jobsite use. Keen amateur or professional woodworkers might want to invest more, and there’s plenty of choice, ...

As we approach the finish line of the Wakizashi project, we reach a crucial step: the 'Mei,' the traditional chiseled inscription found on the Nakago (tang) of Japanese swords. In this video, I forge ...