Japanese Woodworking Tools - Shelter Institute

Japanese Woodworking Tools

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Toshio Odate's classic on the tools and spirit of the Japanese craftsman.

Best For

  • Japanese tool study
  • Craft tradition depth
  • Spirit-of-the-shokunin readers

The classic work on the tools and spirit of the Japanese master craftsman: Toshio Odate writes from inside the tradition, where a woodworker spends years earning speed and skill with tools before being trusted with the finest work. Essential reading for anyone using Japanese tools.

  • Author: Toshio Odate
  • Subject: the tools, spirit, and use of the Japanese master craftsman

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