Tag: sayanomi

  • Organizing the Carving Area for Making Saya

    Organizing the Carving Area for Making Saya

    A few views of the preparation of the woodworking space for carving saya (scabbards) and tsuka (handles). The loft area of the shiageba provides a small floor working space and storage area for tools and wood while downstairs is for polishing. The window faces north to provide stable lighting conditions throughout the day. Woodworking operations…

  • TLDW #27 – Forging a Saya Nomi (鞘鑿)

    TLDW #27 – Forging a Saya Nomi (鞘鑿)

    Saya-nomi (鞘鑿) are a type of Japanese chisel with several unique features designed for carving the inside of a wooden scabbard or handle. Hand forged from a reclaimed harrow tooth, the elongated neck is slightly curved for clearance and the bottom and side corners are slightly rounded and the tip is slightly bull-nosed to facilitate…