National Japanese Plane (Kanna) Competition - Kezuroukai - Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, Japan - Nov. 2022

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In this video, we travel to Iwamizawa on the island of Hokkaido, Japan for the national Kezuroukai (削ろう会) - Japanese Plane Competition. This is the largest Kezuroukai with most carpenters coming from all over Japan and in some case the world.
In our walk around we run in to some friends that we met at another Kezuroukai and also met some new people. Of course we always learn something new and discover some cool carpentry tools that might entice you.
We hope you enjoy this video on the National Kezuroukai - November 2022 in Hokkaido, Japan.
#carpentry #woodworking #大工 #japanesewoodworking #carpentrytools #japanesetools #削ろう会 #build #大工道具

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@ericl6460 Год назад

"I hate to say it, but I'm the best in Japan" I love his confidence, haha

@Timothylaing Год назад

Lol I’d say arrogance.

@jospan176 Год назад

Maybe he is!

@johnweeks3105 Год назад

@@jospan176 It works better when *others* confess your expertise.

@newagetemplar6100 Год назад

As an engineer and designer I have always admired the Japanese for their skills that for many years have been passed down through family and generations. Sadly the world seems not to appreciate skills like this as much as they should . For a long time now I have admired your culture especially the respect you have for cleanliness. Older generations etc etc . If I could I’d move over to Japan and just spend the rest of my life exploring small workshops watching masters at work . ❤❤❤🇬🇧

@JohnnyArtPavlou Год назад

People are spending tens of thousand dollars for handmade globes from England. Those who are the best at almost anything can make a living at it.

@newagetemplar6100 Год назад

@@JohnnyArtPavlou there are many products / items including art from people all over the world . Some of which I have no interest in or particularly like down to personal taste . But as an engineer and designer I appreciate virtually anyone who has a talent with physically creating things 👍🇬🇧

@JohnnyArtPavlou Год назад

@@newagetemplar6100 I totally do, too. I just being a little bit of a philosophical asshole. The fact that people have such a level of skill and such a traditional craftsmanship that still somehow being kept alive is beautiful wonderful and admirable. I’m just speaking to the particulars of how thin you can shave a piece of wood… I mean it’s it’s useless. But I suppose you could say it’s as useless as any art form the rest of it… Especially Japanese framing and joinery is completely astonishing.

@newagetemplar6100 Год назад

@@JohnnyArtPavlou ha ha I’m the same and you can even call me a cynical old Fool . No offence intended to yourself . I’m quite a perfectionist but have seen plenty of other people better than myself so never boast of my talents as I am not the best compared to them . Always interesting to watch other craftsmen and women 👍

@JohnnyArtPavlou Год назад

@@newagetemplar6100 Totally. I think the greatest craftsman in all spheres of human endeavor are playing a very deep inner game with themselves… And somehow communing with the greatest human spirits and trying to repay them by humbly and devotedly mastering their craft. And I love that. I love people who keep all craft traditions alive… As well as those who bring something new to their domain of work.

@claudestuder4199 Год назад

These tools are simply beautiful. Thanks for posting.

@joewildey4577 Год назад

Thank you so much for this interesting video. I had a friend in college who was a blacksmith and loved Japanese culture, especially this aspect. He was a lot of fun to listen to, and my grandpa was a carpenter so I did a lot of stuff word work with him. Very cool video and thank you for uploading. I loved this a lot.

@thomasanderson5033 Год назад

Thank you 🙏🏻 for putting out these videos. I absolutely love to see the level of skill and pride in craftsmanship. The quality of the tools is amazing!!

@benjaminpaldacciguitars5811 Год назад

Congrats for your amazing videos, and your new Funahiro Kanna!

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Thank you

@janosszentpeteri1922 Год назад

@@thecarpentrylife Hi, where in England selling those tools? Would you recommend to buy from Japan? What's your experience? Thanks for the answers!

@Painless61 Год назад

This would be my paradise if I have the chance to travel to Japan … nice Video …

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Next year, maybe?

@jospan176 Год назад

Another very interesting video. Traveled and stayed in Japan a couple of times. The Japanese take great pride in everything they do. Wish I'd attended something like this whilst I was there.

@knittl666 Год назад

Sehr schön ❤ vielen Dank für dieses Video. Liebe Grüße Gerry

@adamallen8863 Год назад

Another awesome video One day I’ll get to this

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Thank you

@leonardpearlman4017 Год назад

The competition is great, but I definitely want to go SHOPPING there! Now I have more hammers than most people, but that glimpse of racks of hammers... maybe that guy IS the best! I've never seen anything like the hammer head we were seeing. What a dream! And to actually meet the guy, you could have a consultation! And that's just hammers, what about custom plane blades? What a sight. You might need a few thousand in cash and walk out with a little bag.... How I dream of shopping in Japan!

@trixrabbit8792 Год назад

This really goes to prove that no matter what it is. But if someone can do it then someone else is determined to do it better. We as a race are so competitive that anything is a competition.

@shaunhall960 Год назад

I wish we had something like this in Colorado. How wonderful to be apart of this!

@bennyblanco2323 Год назад

Thank you very much, it's a great video.

@davidduffy9806 Год назад

Thank God there’s a place for purity & excellence, in this tawdry modern world. Congratulations to the Masters who keep this Art current. I’m simply blown away

@SomeDumUsrName Год назад

Japan is SO much richer than the US. Just amazing.

@bzeug Год назад

Cool. Thank you!

@anthonywall5227 Год назад

Thank you

@CanyonWanderer Год назад

This randomly ended up in my timeline, but I watched it all, very interesting and what a craftsmanship comes along in this video!

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Thank you for watching!

@henkka8517 Год назад

So many amazing masters

@KiamatChange-ke8nd 7 месяцев назад

What a beautiful culture.

@fahren1962 Год назад

Votre rapport à la matière est exceptionnel.

@forestkane_ Год назад

Love this

@JerseyRepresenting Год назад

This is amazing.

@ark1200 Год назад

Thanks for another great video! I could watch that for hours ☺️ congratulations to your new Kanna. Funahiro is a great blacksmith, and always looks happy and friendly. Maybe you show Mizuno, too. I've some of his plane blades and I like them a lot. He's also got an apprentice now, which is so interesting to see how he progresses to learn this trade.

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

You will like the video we are working on.

@ark1200 Год назад

@@thecarpentrylife 😁 that's some amazing news!

@janosszentpeteri1922 Год назад

@@thecarpentrylife Congratulations for your new Kanna. I'm looking for buying some of those tools. Not sure which shop sells the best, or higher quality tools.

@twcmaker 2 месяца назад

Hi. I'm still going through these amazing videos of yours. So thank you. The gentleman you buy the, Kannas from at the end. His jacket is amazing. Could you cover (film) some vintage workwear clothing. Maybe modern and vintage. I have a small collection of French Sanfor jackets. They are very good. But the Japanese ones have a wonderful style too. I would like one.

@dougshaw9701 Год назад

Right now i am the most envious person on the planet..would of loved to been there with you

@laurencesmith2199 Год назад

I admire handskills and the ingenuity and ability to make the tools to do the job . I should have went for toolmaker but didn't know what the job entailed . The Japs are superb craftsmen , I knew this when I stripped my first Honda engine .

@monut211 Год назад

If you have more content from the event I would love to see more

@Grandroborox Год назад

This makes my planing look like adzework.

@michaelpage7691 Год назад

Who won the wood shaving? Great exhibition and explanation. Thanks 👍🏻😁🇦🇺

@tirakdamo1072 Год назад

8:48 Only with Japan tools possible lol never saw this Technic before :O

@chriskirkemo2522 Год назад

Super interesting. Thanks for sharing all the knowledge throughout (yourself and other masters you spoke to). What did you purchase from the master blacksmith you had on your channel awhile back? He has a great spirit!

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

It was a Kousyun from Funahiro.

@mm9773 Год назад

8:46 coolest plane ever.

@ck88777 Год назад

it must smell so good in there

@derrickwalker538 11 месяцев назад

Hey bud just happened on to your videos! I’m 42 yrs old and a 3rd generation carpenter after serving in the army from 98-08. I’ve been around a lot of builders and carpenters but very few that take pride and passion the way the Japanese folks do. Your channel and Shoyen I think that’s how you spell it are awesome! So keep these videos coming

@ComboMuster Год назад

Video should have been longer! I wanted to see all different tools and what japanese carpenters use them for.

@ducthman4737 Год назад

👍

@bernardofernandez6138 Год назад

Thanks for all your videos, I been fascinated with japanese woodworking and japanese arts and crafts in general, can you recommend a brand of kanna that is decent quality and accessible in California USA

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

I don't know of any accessible shops in California. Check out www.shop.kurashige-tools.com. (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eBoNdIgpZK8.html) They ship overseas and they carry a nice selection of old stock kanna. As an affordable kanna, I would recommend Mizuno Seisuke ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p60vtZ_Fghc.html)

@makermarc70 Год назад

I just joined. I like your content. What is the name of the saw which cuts cross grain/with grain/angle grain? Please.

@seanfaherty Год назад

I was playing this game just yesterday I would have lost there but the box got built

@MrZaggy Год назад

Do you have any more info on the Carpentry Tool Shop Sagami Daiku Dougu Kan in Sagamihara (at 10:10)? I have a habit of buying Japanese tools each time I visit (which was every other year, until the pandemic), and that looks like my kind of place! Alas, a Google search didn't turn anything up. Thus does anyone have an Address or Website or etc? I just loved the dudes modesty... "I hate to say it, but I am the best in Japan!", hahahaha. Take my money dude!

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Thank you for watching. Please stay tuned for an upcoming video. Very soon we will release a video on this store.

@MrZaggy Год назад

@@thecarpentrylife - that sounds awesome :)

@siriosstar4789 Год назад

Being a tool addict , A place like that would bankrupt me . 😂

@Pitaoj Месяц назад

I want it all, I want it now, but I can't pay...

@Justthemow Год назад

I’m sorry it’s cool an all but that knife at 3:00 stands on end because it’s base is round and flat and the shaft is straight it’s just straight

@rawframeshandcrafted Год назад

Is the competition held every year at the same time in Hokkaido?

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

2023 will be November 11th -12th in Niigata. I heard there's more mini Kezuroukai next year.

@rawframeshandcrafted Год назад

@@thecarpentrylife Thanks for the reply, I'll make a note in the calendar

@jishaku38 Год назад

遂に津軽海峡を渡ったか！

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

はい！

@opieshomeshop Год назад

You didn't get us information on how we can buy some of these tools. Would have been nice if you had done that.

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Go to the Kurashige website!

@michaelfuchs Год назад

I didn't catch it in the video. Anybody know what type of wood they're planing?

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

They all use Hinoki for the competition.

@Deanguilberry Год назад

I was just working in my shop. I made something to hold paper towels on the kitchen table. I Ran into this video just after and now I feel like a moron.

@sawboneiomc8809 Год назад

My first stop AFTER I win the lottery.

@readysetsleep Год назад

8:50 what is the tool and method he is using it for?

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

This tool is called a Yari Ganna. It is used for putting a textured finish on wood. It was only recently that they discovered that this tool was used in temple construction when they found it at the Horiyuji Temple during a renovation. It is not a tool commonly used, but a lot of Japanese carpenters still practice with it. Today, the Yari Ganna has been modernized from its earlier versions. I would say it's nice to have if you want to add a decorative texture to a wood surface.

@friendofurniture Год назад

Where can I find more info about this event for 2023?

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

We will share the info later.

@semerhi Год назад

What was the winning thickness?!

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

It depends on what category you competed in. I have seen some as thin as 2 microns averaged. For the larger plane competition I have seen 12 microns.

@isacoritay Год назад

is there a site where we can buy Kanna blades around the world? (I don't know if that's the name, sorry about my ignorance)

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Thank you for watching. Watch this video for a company that ships internationally. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eBoNdIgpZK8.html This shop is called Kurashige Tools in Tokyo, Japan

@isacoritay Год назад

@@thecarpentrylife thank you so much for the reply. I'm starting the carpentry life. Very excited with everything, but falling on love with japanese traditional carpentry. That's what I want to learn. So thanks for the information and for sharing your videos!

@janosszentpeteri1922 Год назад

Hi, Where can I buy tools like those ones? From England. Thanks for the answer.

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Check out kurashige tools. www.shop.kurashige-tools.com

@janosszentpeteri1922 Год назад

@@thecarpentrylife Thank you so much. Happy New Year!

@Felipera_ Год назад

8:47 holy fuck, I need to know more about that guy, his tool, and what he is doing.

@zombiepwner14 9 месяцев назад

It’s a spear plane or yariganna/yari kanna

@Offender666 4 месяца назад

3:45 Yea sure buddy... If you have to say it you're most likely not.

@davem3789 Год назад

1:40 I don’t know what is being planed here, but it’s not any species of wood I have even touched.

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

The wood that is used at Kezuroukai is usually always Hinoki (a Japanese Cypress). Thank you for watching.

@zqzj Год назад

This isn't what the Wright Brothers had in mind

@scattman3960 Год назад

Japanese planes?! Kamikaze!!!

@marcusthegame1 Год назад

Faite sa avec du sapin ou du chêne les gars votre bois c'est du beurre, on verra si sa va flamber longtemps 🤣

@k.3004 Год назад

Pourtant, les plus anciennes maisons en bois du monde ne sont pas en chêne.

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

We work with the wood that is prevalent and most fitted for the climate of Japan.

@dwaynekoblitz6032 Год назад

Being "the best" in Japan means it's the last one I would buy. He's so proud of himself he can keep them to himself. I'll make do of something old and used first.

@ahahahahahaahahaa Год назад

My left ear is the only thing enjoying this video....

@franek_izerski 8 месяцев назад

When people take small things too serious.

@ok-tchau 10 месяцев назад

1:31 🤖

@SolvedSphinx126 Год назад

Beware if you see a bald guy with a barcode in the back of his neck

@melin1969 Год назад

$3000 dollar for a hammer head , reckon ill have to pass

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Yeah, it's not for everyone.

@JohnnyArtPavlou Год назад

Somehow, this is beautiful and stupid. I mean it would be as if you went to a barista competition to see who could produce the most beautiful coffee grounds. This is a kind of strange obsessive form of decadence, really.

@iga279 Год назад

I doubt the Japanese people will ever stop putting on masks. They simply love them.

@thecarpentrylife Год назад

Hahaha

@rapsod1911 Год назад

OMG, hammer head cost ~3500 euros. 😐

@bryphi77 Год назад

I really have a hard time respecting these people with the muzzle fetish. They really take their submissiveness and delusions to the extreme over there.