@od_form: Kenji Komatsu’s dedication in demonstrating to the blacksmith the need to extend the steel further up into the handle is impressive. He explained that extending the steel deeper into the wood allows for more effective transfer of force through the handle. Additionally, this improves the overall sturdiness of the tool, as the larger joint between the steel and the wood increase the tool’s lifetime This is a short clip from the full video on my YouTube, go watch . . #handtools #tools #woodcraft #woodcarving #japanesetools