Check out our interview with a Katana scabbard lacquerer in Setouchi city. Part 5 of the sword artisan series! My Patreon www.patreon.com/q2japan?fan_l...
Stunning work, the dedication these artisans have for their individual areas of expertise is humbling, and the results speak for themselves when it all comes together.
His appreciation for the artisans and the scabbard maker is wonderful to see. He is someone who will be a master that others would love to apprentice under.
WOOOOOOW...you could make all of these so much longer! I could watch this for hours! Another place will have to check out on the next visit to Japan. I always switch trains in Okayama on my way to Shikoku, so close!
haha thanks for watching! Who knows, maybe I can eventually make longer videos about these artisans. Unfortunately it's hard to time it with their busy schedules. Cheers and I hope you visit Setouchi!
wow this is pretty cool stuff just got here from the scabbard maker video and there is a lot of attention to detail on the craftsmen's side of things !
Always fascinated by the various craftsmen you showcase, especially those who're related to the sword arts. I would've liked to see how he applies the finish coat, if it's different from the others... Thanks again for another interesting video!
Lacquer can take a long time to dry especially the initial thick layers. It has to dry in a hot and humid chamber too. However keep in mind that the perfect glossy finish has dozens of coats, so it would make sense that you'd sand and make a new coat every couple of days making it months of waiting time.
Stunning work, the dedication these artisans have for their individual areas of expertise is humbling, and the results speak for themselves when it all comes together.
I love the dedication he has for his work. Beautifully done. I’m absolutely fascinated about true artisan work. Every detail matters.
His appreciation for the artisans and the scabbard maker is wonderful to see. He is someone who will be a master that others would love to apprentice under.
@@hshwhitten Thanks for the kind comments! He's a soft spoken but passionate man :)
keep up the good work dude. Never give up. I love all your japan videos
Thank you so much!
WOOOOOOW...you could make all of these so much longer! I could watch this for hours! Another place will have to check out on the next visit to Japan. I always switch trains in Okayama on my way to Shikoku, so close!
haha thanks for watching! Who knows, maybe I can eventually make longer videos about these artisans. Unfortunately it's hard to time it with their busy schedules. Cheers and I hope you visit Setouchi!
Would love to see a video of all your finished work! Your dedication to your craft is truly inspiring!
I didn't make anything but I'll pass on the good vibes!
amazing, sounds like I need to go to Setouchi...
Please do! They need visitors! :)
wow this is pretty cool stuff just got here from the scabbard maker video and there is a lot of attention to detail on the craftsmen's side of things !
Hey thanks for watching! Appreciate the kind words too :)
Always fascinated by the various craftsmen you showcase, especially those who're related to the sword arts. I would've liked to see how he applies the finish coat, if it's different from the others... Thanks again for another interesting video!
Thanks for always tuning in! I may do more in depth videos in the future.
@-246800753124688413679633 - yeah i was wondering about its effects on him! hope he stays well.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel, deserve 100* more subscriber
Thank you! :)
Sorry for the late replies everyone. For some reason I didn't get notifications! Cheers
Super serious young man a but hard on himself. Looks awesome to me
I'm sure he appreciates it!
Kind of mind blowing the scabbard can be made in three days, but it takes 2-3 months to laquer it properly. I assume a lot of that is drying time?
Yeah the time differential is surprising for sure. Most of that waiting time is drying 😂
Lacquer can take a long time to dry especially the initial thick layers. It has to dry in a hot and humid chamber too.
However keep in mind that the perfect glossy finish has dozens of coats, so it would make sense that you'd sand and make a new coat every couple of days making it months of waiting time.
What is the last process he used to filter the lacquer with pigment? I’m intrigued. Is that the finish lacquer polish?
He used a piece of washi (Japanese paper) and squeezed out the lacquer :) Sorry for the late reply!
i have an 明治 大正 scabbard need to be restored , pls provide me this 匠人 contact method tks
Hi! Thanks for watching :) I'm not involved with their work consulting, but feel free to contact the Setouchi sword museum through their website!
@@Q2Japan TKS
Sadly, this is why Japan loses to the US and China.
The important thing is to maximize profit, not quality.