I tried an Art Form that took over Japan in 2010 | KINTSUGI on Wood — 鉋 | 失敗寸前だった修復

Welcome to a new Wabi-Sabi Story! I found this old Japanese hand planer (Kanna) for just a few dollars, but I saw its potential. My goal was to transform it into an invaluable part of my workshop. The challenge was immense: the wooden body had a massive split, and the blade was badly worn. But during the process, I rushed things and made a critical mistake—I accidentally fractured the precious steel blade. In that moment, I thought this nearly 100-year-old tool was lost forever. This is more than a tool restoration; it’s a story about failure, recovery, and finding beauty in imperfection. My Philosophy: Finding beauty in imperfection through Wabi-Sabi remains at the core of my work. It’s a sustainable way to give tools a new life, cherishing the precious materials and honoring the effort of the original Japanese masters. The Project: Join me on this journey as we repair the split oak body (Dai) with a Kintsugi-inspired dovetail inlay using rare Tasmanian Huon Pine, and then see if we can save the blade from the disaster I created. VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 - A sustainable and eco-friendly philosophy 1:05 - The Study of a Tool: A Solid Core 2:00 - Traditional KINTSUGI vs My own interpretation 2:21 - HUON Pine - A Millennial Tree 2:46 - Dovetail Inlay: A Way to preserve the old Patina 3:40 - A New Body: The Dai is Finished and Tuned 4:33 - A Marvelous Technique: Ura-Dashi 5:03 - Ura-Dashi: The Easy Conclusion…OR NOT!? 6:15 - A NEAR DISASTER!!!! 7:03 - The Recovery: Before Grinding I STOPPED Filming 7:20 - Redemption in Nature: Sharpening on Japanese Stones 8:32 - The Final Result: A Shaving Thinner Than Paper 9:21 - Final Message and Greeting 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to be part of the story:    / @toolsreborn   On this channel, we explore Japanese tool restoration, hand tool woodworking, Kanna planes, Japanese chisels, whetstone sharpening, Zen craftsmanship, and the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi in traditional tools. Rediscover the art of slow making and soulful process. Blade Information: • Distributing Company: Dogyu (operating since 1906) • Item Line: Tetsuzanjin • Forging Workshop: Imoto Masao Let me know in the comments: what was your favorite moment of this restoration? Ciao e a presto! #JapaneseTools #ToolRestoration #Woodworking #Kanna #WabiSabi #Kintsugi #Craftsmanship #HandTools #Restoration --- Boost your YouTube audience with vidIQ. Use this link to unlock 500 bonus credits when you upgrade to a premium plan: https://vidiq.com/r/?code=MugXUG