HOW IT'S MADE Traditional Japanese Handles with Hiroyasu Tatsumi | Kitchen Tools
On day 4 of my most recent trip to Japan, we went to meet Japanese traditional handle makers, Hiroyasu Tatsumi. Located in Sakai, Osaka prefecture, Japan, they have been making handles since 1927.
I was fortunate enough to not only be able to speak to the 4th generation handle maker, but film part of the process AND partake in part of the process.
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Very nice to see the whole process. Especially that water soaking the crop before fitting the ferrule for tight fit (after the wood dries again and expands a bit) was something cool to discover. Those clever craftsman 'tricks' things you don't see/consider when you just look at the finished product.
@KitchenKnifeGuy
8 ай бұрын
Riiiiight. When the unknown tips of the trade become known, we all scratch our heads and say ahhhh this makes sense.
The handle of my Mizunotanrenjo gyuto is from Tatsumi san😁, an Ebony Oct. They make the handle in traditional way isn't it. Also, nowadays people prefer marble or golden buffalo horn. What Tatsumi san said is the black colour one is actually more durable.
@KitchenKnifeGuy
8 ай бұрын
Oh no way. That’s awesome. Had no idea you had one of their handles. And yes the black horn is typically more homogenous and less porous hence why it lasts longer.
Awesome to see the process. Looks really fun. Ive been wanting to try and make some handles myself, this was the inspiration i needed to go for it.
@KitchenKnifeGuy
8 ай бұрын
Well heck if that isn't an encouraging comment to both the handle makers and myself for making a video about the handle makers, I don't know what is. WELL, in that case, keep us posted on how that first handle goes ☺
great video! how did they make the drill hole into a rectangular hole? Thank you!!
@KitchenKnifeGuy
16 күн бұрын
Thank you. Great question. You’re referring to the 100 year old wood block? If so likely by hand. Hand drilled a hole and sanding it away until it’s the right shape. Just a guess though.
It's really difficult when belt sanding the handles to get the correct angles, impressive
@KitchenKnifeGuy
8 ай бұрын
They were very impressive to watch.