Japanese Chisels - Setup and Use

Japanese Chisels - Setup and Use

Learn how to setup a Japanese chisel for use. This video covers all aspects of setting up a Japanese chisel in detail.

- Removing the handle and preparing the chisel tang

- Preparing the chisel hoop, ferrule and chisel handle

- Installing the hoop on the handle

- Reinstalling the handle

- Ura-Dashi (tapping out)

- Flattening the chisel back (Ura)

- Sharpening the bevel by hand without fixtures

- Hand positions for sharpening

Japanese Chisels - Setup and Use
  • Japanese Chisel Class One

    Learn how to setup a Japanese chisel for use. This video covers how to setup the chisel's handle, ferrule and hoop in addition to covering ura-dashi (tapping out) and sharpening by hand without fixtures.