REAL TIME Hand Tool Sharpening | ASMR | Japanese Woodworking | Scary Sharp

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Sharpening is an often romanticized process among hand tool woodworkers. While many view it as a chore, and indeed it is and can be, it can also really bring a level of intimacy to your tools and woodworking that is otherwise not obtainable. Here I'm walking you through the steps, in real time, of sharpening one Japanese paring slick and one Japanese plane blade. Since Japanese woodworking tools are often oblong in shape, they require jig free sharpening and careful attention in an effort to have the bevel and back meet at an exact sharp point. Furthermore, since Japanese steel is a lamination, with extremely hard steel on the bottom to form the edge, and a softer steel on the top for shock absorption and support, the process can be lengthy, but the results are absolutely impeccable. Japanese steel, adapted from the samurai tradition of sword making, holds an edge far longer than their western counterparts, but can truly be difficult to bring back to sharp if let go. Enjoy the slow, accurate, yet meandering process that is hand tool sharpening in real time. Furthermore, I hope this helps you develop an appreciation for what truly is a process to create genuine sharp tools, as opposed to tools that just cut paper and shave hair. These tools are SCARY sharp.

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