TSUKI NOMI | Restoring Alignment — ツキノミ | バランスを取り戻す

ToolsReborn: A Wabi-Sabi Story! シンセイ ドウグ - ワビサビ モノガタリ

Welcome to a new chapter of ToolsReborn, where we restore the soul of traditional Japanese tools and explore the beauty of imperfection.

In this episode, we follow the quiet rebirth of a tsuki nomi—a Japanese chisel once used in the sacred craft of building temples and traditional wooden homes. This forgotten Japanese woodworking tool now takes center stage in a journey of renewal and rediscovery.

Step into the meditative rhythm of restoration, grounded in nature and guided by the spirit of wabi-sabi.

The chisel speaks through its rusted surface, scratches, and worn geometry—each mark telling a story of time and human touch. I carefully study its aged steel, sketching every imperfection as a map for mindful and intentional tool restoration.

Using traditional Japanese techniques, I reshape the blade, restore the ura, and perform hand sharpening on natural whetstones. The original handle, weathered but full of character, is restored with care—preserving its legacy and tactile soul.

The result is a #ToolsReborn — a tool carrying in its scars the beauty of its true essence, ready to continue its journey.

This is more than just a restoration—it’s a quiet meditation on transience, resilience, and the timeless craft of Japanese carpentry.

Let the textures, sounds, and slow rhythm of the work bring you calm.
✨ Like, comment, and share your own stories of renewal below—I’d love to hear them.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Study of the Nomi
02:04 – Straightening
04:00 – Ura Restoration
04:29 – Sharpening
05:08 – Handle Restoration
05:48 – Closing Reflection

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🔔 Subscribe to @ToolsReborn for more episodes on 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.



🔗 More behind-the-scenes and quiet moments on Instagram:
📸 instagram.com/toolsreborn92

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