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- A handmade Japanese iron kettle can cost over $300. For centuries, artisans have made kettles by pouring molten iron into molds and hammering them out once they’ve cooled. These kettles often have beautiful designs but they’re only used for boiling water. You can buy a mass produced stovetop kettle for $20, so what makes these kettles unique? And why are they so expensive?
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“Good quality brings happiness as you use it”
I just love this quote. It is simply why these types of products still exist.
really ? i thought it was because it made you unhappy
imagine having such a veihicle!
coming from the job that people trust less than mechanics you sure know what makes people unhappy.
Come on guys, stop being so horrible.
What are these replies?
These are made in my hometown. They are absolutely gorgeous in person and there is a giant one weighing over 300 Kgs, placed in Morioka Station.
If you ever come to Japan, please visit!
I suppose it's only possible to buy from them in person?
Hello Arkaid! I want to go to Morioka to visit the Grand Seiko Instrument factory. Is there a pot making workshop for tourists to visit you would recommend?
@@Crabman_87 "Morioka Handiworks Square". It's a bit of a drive, but they have a workshop you can see through a window, plus a few other local crafts. It's a bit quiet though, unless there is an event going that day.
Alternatively, I've heard Iwachu Casting Works offers tours of the facilities, but I've never been there myself.
Is there a way to buy them online? I would love to visit but don't have an opportunity to go right now.
@@Madman-hv4vd I think so. I tried posting a link earlier but it gets removed.
Try searching for "Nanbu Iron". There are a few online places that sell them. Make sure to check it's from Iwate.
I'm writing this from my hotel in Morioka, after visiting Kamasada. I was able to see the workshop and meet Nobuho, who is genuinely friendly and cheerful. I want to thank him again for the opportunity to see the workshop and am looking forward to get the kettles in a year or so. Thanks for that documentary, without it I wouldnt have had the chance to experience this on my trip to Japan!
Do you have a link to a website where I can purchase an authentic kettle?
Could you share his contact information, please???
That is so cool that you got one.
You went all the way there and didn’t buy a kettle?
@@Maitaijun there is a waiting list, it takes at least a year for your kettle to be produced... he then sends it to you. I happened to be there again a year later and picked it up myself. Have two beautiful kettles in use now :) amazing craftsmenship
"but we don't create products that don't meet my aesthetic standards just for the sake of selling." 1:35 in and I already have so much respect for this man.
Many years ago we had a Japanese exchange student stay at out home. Take in mind he was almost 70 years old. He was retired and wanted to learn English. From the 2 months he stayed at our home. He told me of the story about iron a tea pot that he had received from his great grandfather. Hand made well over 100 years ago. He said that it still made the best tasting tea. Yes it may cost 500$ today. But what a story that will be when your great grandchildren 100 years from now will be drinking out of the same tea pot. Quality exceeds quantity. Thanks for the video.
Hi there👋
Can I ask what sort of exchange program was this? I can only think of the ones that are available to high school students, and i think it's cool that they have one for adults.
I like one thing the most in this story, that a man of nearly 70 is still happily learning new things. Learning new things is one of my favorite activities!
I figure that I'll stop learning a few days after I'm dead. ;)
I have a picture of me sitting on my great grandmother's lap. She was 103 years old. She lived on her own until 98. She was confined to a wheelchair at 99. Even at 103 she would wake up at 5:30 every morning have her tea and bread with butter and start playing sudoku and cross word puzzle. Someone asked her what's her secrete. She said. Always keep busy. An idol mind creates mischief. She worked on a farm for most of her life. There was always something to do. She would get up at 4:30 in the morning. Sometimes work till 11 pm at night.
My take, and its only my take. The kettle is build to last, and hand on...how many electric kettles do we go thru. Also on the other hand, things build to last... and dont need replacing. Also Japanese artisans seem so humble.
One thing I've noticed about these Japanese artisans (craftsmen, chefs, artists, etc.) is that when they talk about their experience, they speak of their decades of work and knowledge as if it were almost insignificant, like they are still beginners. Miya-san included, he says in the beginning that he's been making kettles for "only" fifty years. It's the kind of humility you only see with people who have master-level expertise. Those are the guys who know they're never going to come close to knowing everything, so they don't try to pretend to., versus the newbies who learn one or two tricks of the trade and act like they know it all.
@Tech?
@Tech ?
@Tech ??? What an actual f*ck is that????
@@cerdickjohn2385 Ignore them, they're either ignorant, or trolling. Probbably both. Your comment was an excelent observation.
Yes. And here I am watching a video on kettles and at 6:35 we suddenly have a guy talking truths about the alienation of labour under capitalism and how it's important to care about the product instead of just efficiency. Putting people and art over capitalist profit. That's how you make the world a better place. Bless this guy. 😭
I love the part where he explains they make modern tools and items too. He's not just a craftsman or manufacturer, they're also inventors and designers. The many other kettle iterations being showcased and the stacks of papers in his office really shows that hidden layer of effort and hours poured into producing something new.
On one hand the saying "If you want to know the most over-complicated way of doing something, ask the Japanese" certainly has a ring of truth to it... But on the other hand I also can't help noticing that, the older I get, the more drawn I become to the idea of things that received genuine human attention, care and passion to make them something special that will last not just a life-time, but be passed down though generations.
I found the sand floor's history to be more interesting than the kettle itself. Because, unlike the kettle that is sold and probably never seen again, that sand has been touched by generations of their family. It's closer to their lifeblood than the iron melted down to make the kettle pots.
not at all
no shit, you use "fine on corpses" as your user name..bet the only thing you find interesting is rotten shit
they should make a whole documentary about those sands
Sands
Fam and sand man
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That's the beauty of Japanese culture.
They take so much pride in their crafts perfected over centuries.
Shotaro's skill at lining up the dots using only his hand and a small tool so perfectly they resemble the surface of a bubble wrap is out of this world.
I love how Japanese people value hard work and craftsmanship.
It cuts both ways. One example is how the workplace culture expects people to overwork themselves.
@@jkxss yes its sad no one has time to use the kettle and drink some lovely tea.
yep, when they commit themselves to something, they go all the way. Especially when it comes to human rights atrocities and war crimes.
@@sonderistic7664 got me in the first half not gonna lie
@@tuckerbugeater troll
I love these Japanese artisans how they love their work and put their heart in making their products. They do not rush, they just want to serve people with their dedication. Sushi, grilled eel, knives, chalks and so many other things they produce that are unparallel in quality
Yes. And here I am watching a video on kettles and at 6:35 we suddenly have a guy talking truths about the alienation of labour under capitalism and how it's important to care about the product instead of just efficiency. Putting people and art over capitalist profit. That's how you make the world a better place. Bless this guy. 😭
And their works of fiction tbh. Personally feel it has more heart and thoughtfulness applied to the writing, in contrast to western media. Just my opinion though, depends on who you ask
@@lynth So true... sad to think how little the world cares about human respect and thoughtfulness some times... This man deserves our respect
@@lynth These kettles have probably only been for the rich. Now the poor can own something similar at a fraction of the price. What a travesty.
@@tuckerbugeater the less one pays, the lower the quality and longevity of the product.
Cheaper, faster, better, pick one. If you want all, you get none, as all you really got was single use junk.
So heart-warming to watch. I love products made in Japan cos of the passion, patience and dedication put in by the artisans. Simple, functional yet elegant.
The craftsmanship is astounding. I'm glad they found a way to continue that tradition.
It's interesting to know that those are used only to boil water and not to brew tea, that would be brewed in a separate teapot, while the "knock-offs" are enameled to use as a tea pot while retaining the Japanese-esque visual aspect of the kettle.
Whats so interesting about that? Those knock offs are also used to boil exclusively water.
@@captainsunbear5472 chill
@@captainsunbear5472 .. you're missing the central point, as most people do. It's not about boiling water. You can do that with a glass measuring cup and microwave. It's about everything that has gone into the creation of the kettle from the generations who taught the current master. It's about the time and care put into making the mold. It's about the tangible and intangible elements that met up at a single point in time to create the kettle.
To many, this seems like romanticizing a rote process that results in what they perceive to be an overpriced kettle. These kettles are not for those people. Just like hand-forged, hand-sharped knives are not for people who simply want to cut ingredients for cooking.
There are some of us who appreciate the ephemeral elements in the creation process. The tiny nuances that bring an element of humanity, along with a small piece of the person who made the item. Some call us fools. We honestly don't care. None of this has to do with the geographic origin (could be Asian, could be European, could be American) and everything to do with the end result.
I look at my hand-forged knives and compare them to my high quality production knives. Both types cut. Both are sharp and retain characteristics of the steel they're made from. To me, even with the changes I impart to each knife through the sharpening process, the starting point is very different. There are tens of thousands of knives exactly like my high quality production blades. There's precisely one of each of my hand-forged blades. There are some that are very similar, but there are none exactly like it.
That doesn't mean bespoke pieces are implicitly amazing. Unique pieces can be absolute dreck if the person making them is not completely present in the process of creating.
But no .. it's not about boiling water at all. I suspect @Perfume- Tenjoku was saying that it's something of interest for others to note that these kettles aren't used to brew tea.
They took delicatecy into a whole new level
You are right sir
Japanese artisans: took me 5 years to learn how to fan the coals properly
😄
Different class
Huge respect for the Japanese
I have been making the hammers for 5 generations !
@@tanjoy0205 favorite tool
Less and less people are willing to take jobs as traditional artisans in Japan. I really hope that we can continue to keep the techniques and culture alive for generations to come. Thank you Nobu-san and all involved in protecting the craft.
It's awesome how this has been passed down through generations. Keep on doing these timeless masterpiece. When I travel to Japan, I'd be planning on getting one of these awesome kettles.
I love how the Japanese don't forgo the appreciation of culture and tradition in their daily lives. Even when striving for progress. It's like an ongoing balance of innovation and preservation
Japanese definitely use mass-produced stuff and $20 kettles too, it's just seemingly a rejection of "techware" seen in other western countries for the wealthy and Japan appreciates its artisans more both culturally and economicallyu
Japan is both the land of innovation, and the land of technology! ☺️
Interesting how everyone else has a culture that should be preserved.. except Europeans. We’re made to capitulate to the foreign hordes for fear of being labelled ‘racist’.
@@bmo14lax It's not possible to preserve "too much". Sure, when an authority gets involved (e.g. the government, the head of a family, etc.) it's entirely possible to suppress new innovations _in the name_ of preserving old culture, but that's a problem with the specific authority, not with the concept of preservation. The fact that this guy is hand-making $300 kettles does not stop someone from going out and buying a $20 mass-produced one if they so choose.
they literally are one of the fathers of mass production and the disposable life we now live and love. You think they have the highest suicide rate and hardest working schedule because of their artisan craftmanship? I too appreciate that they have some keeping tradition alive but I suspect is is in part a result of the very mass produced and disposable side of culture they also have had a big hand in.
I love how most of the content of this So Expensive series is just stuff made in Japan
Japanese stuff is just overpriced because some idiot from America will buy it whatever the tag is. Iron from Japan is amonst the poorest in the world.
It's because Japanese people admire the hardwork and pay for the hardwork not the product itself, where as in most parts of the world people would see a kettle that is used to boil water but Japanese people has a different perspective on it
Those are paid artisans who are preserving craft and culture. 👶 That kettle reminds us of the world before this one.🏙️ That is valuable!
@@muazunais2378 they also value the durability of objects instead of looking for trends and are lucky enough to have pretty timeless design to help them do so
@@comosellama5194 exactly
The Japanese culture is truly astounding to me. They put so much respect, and dedication, to the perfection of their craft!
I’d really like to see a video on the wooden hair brushes made by the Japanese brand Chidoriya, they’re handcrafted brushes made completely of a specific type of wood and every brush takes years to make, 3 years just to dry out the wood before the brush is even made. They have a brush that is more like a comb with two rows of bristles that sells for around $86, their full sized brush with four rows of bristles that sells for around $125, and then a middle with with three rows of bristles that sells for around $94.
I appreciate how they want their kettles to be top notch and be used for a lifetime, not solely for making money, it's a sculpture, a work of art
I love how Japanese artisans take their craft so seriously and how certain districts are known for a specific product. There is a real love and respect for not only the product, but more importantly the process. You can often tell that the masters are genuinely concerned that no one will learn from them and that the craft will die out with the modernization of the world. It might seem cliché, but what the world really needs is to slow down a little and take the time to appreciate how important these works art actually are.
you for to add "in my opinion" to your statements. I think these things are novel and a waste of time. in my opinion
@@bryannonya9769 Well done on spreading negativity where it just wasnt needed. I didnt need to add "in my opinion" because my statements were factual. I think you dont understand the actual meaning of the word novel, there is nothing new about a craft refined over centauries? Its completely fine if you feel they are wasteful, they quite possibly are. You could consider all art forms wasteful though in the same light. What is the point of paintings? they are incredibly wasteful if you consider how many hundreds of hours are poured into each one. I could go on, but im fairly sure you get the point. This is art.
This is why cars made in Japan are so much higher quality than the ones made in North America.
the problem with japanese artisans is they stopped innovating. They have perfected making a kettle with 1800's tech, what would it be like if they put the same care into producing an equally high quality product in a modern way?
I hate to break it to you, but art is useless
Integrity, passion and patience invested to produce those quality kettles. Example of Japanese workmanship. No wonder Japanese products are loved and trusted everywhere in the world.
just astoundingly fantastic, thank goodness there are still people left on the planet who know how to make something with traditional methods and quality
japanese craftmanship and their dedication to their craft is unmatched!! great job insider, for bringing these to us.
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Hardwork is priceless, especially making it the traditional way.
@roni kol japan and china are different places buddy??💀
This reminds me of my 2 years in an iron foundry making wood stove doors and other items ordered to be made out of different metals. I loved this job and learned a lot about iron, steel,copper, brass, and cast iron too. What a cool video and a very interesting way to still make items with old way hands. TY~
Wow! This is amazing!
And the words said about sand on the end of the video is like a parting piece of wisdom only craftsmen deeply understood.
Magnificient!
"I know that it is efficient to divide the work, but it would blur the responsibility and the work becomes uninteresting" That hit deep.
Every time I see these videos about Japanese artisanship and sticking to culture/tradition, it makes me really motivated to work hard and do things I love with this same passion! Bless these men they are amazing
and yet here you are on the internet havent done none of that.
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Another wonderful video on craft, tradition and consumerism. I enjoy these videos immensely and makes me appreciate many of the Japanese kitchenware I have inherited.
How interesting! I love seeing the pride the Japanese take in their history and traditions. They make some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. One of these kettles would be such a treasure to own.
The kettles look lovely and it's touching to see the amount of work and passion that goes into them.
No wonder ancient Japanese used to believe each objected had a "soul" in them, the creator is basically pouring a little of their soul and love into their craft...!
Seeing them smile... it was the most expensive thing I've ever seen in 2022.
It's rare to see happy people working with pleasure and passion !
Good point 😊
Japan is rich, they can afford to do this. Without the proper support from relevant authorities, artisans in many countries just died with their craft. This specially happened after colonialism.
I have infinite respect for artisans like this. Nothing could possibly be more fulfilling than a life lived perfecting such a beautiful craft and bringing something they can be proud of into the world.
I love how Japanese keep up with culture and custom even at this age. They have some of the finest handmade craft men's keeping their traditions and customs alive in the process. They are awesome in this aspect.
You just need to make 'why Japan is so expensive'
for real
Honestly 🤣
You're right. Japan is a very expensive country to live in
their quality are always top notch
Yeah and why Japanese are slow learners 😂😂😂😂😂
When he talked about people being happy when they used his kettle, I understand him. I am a craftsman and when I finish my work, how I feel about what I’ve done depends a lot on whether the people I am working for are happy, satisfied with what they have.
When it comes to hand crafted items I'm more than willing to pay top dollar for people put their heart and soul into it and deserve to be thanked for their work
I want one simply because I respect how much work he puts into it. They turn out beautiful.
I bought one for both my mom and sister - neither one of them even thanked me. Cost me a fortune but I don’t think they understood how they are hand made. I love mine - it’s one of my kitchen treasures; tea stays hot for a long time.
LOLS, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! 😊 MAYBE YOU COULD SHOW THEM THIS VIDEO! ☺😋
What's their website
Is it like online purchase or real life purchase cus online abit more expensive so i assume you bought it at a market, anyways i feel kinda sad that both your sis and mom never thanked you like do they both even know how to appreciate anything?
Send them this video and show them.
I wanted to buy one but our water from tap is hard water and it leaves a calcium deposit in our stainless steel kettle. Do you think this can happen in this kettle?
What I love about anytime they are interviewing Japanese people about their jobs or hobbies or some kind of cultural historic thing, they are always so through and excited to share it.
I find it really cool that the sand on the workshop floor was probably used back a century ago! Amazing.
Branching out and making other iron cookware with the same level of skill and quality, that also matches the kettle aesthetic is a very smart move. Likely someone with the money to get a 1k kettle probably would be interested in matching cookware. And it allows the practice to continue!
Purely amazing. It’s so fascinating to see that the Japanese are not merely doing it for the money. They are actually pursuing perfection in everything they do.
say this line in LAST SAMURAI
They are just deep introverts
@@johnye4433 xenophobic as well, only in recent years have they began to move towards mainly living in modernized large cities.
I think I was reading that a lot of Japanese restaurants do this now too with the phrase "ichigen-sama okotowari" which means they refuse first-time customers unless another regular brings them, which on the one hand if you want to look at it in the most negative way possible it's snobbish gatekeeping, but it also reflects crafts like this were they're trying to preserve a certain style of cuisine or tradition (and they're sick of people, a lot of the time foreigners, making bookings and then showing up late or flaking) and they don't need, to put it crudely, big American burgerdollar, because their regulars more than pay for what they do, it's more about the principles.
@@MrDuckyart I was formally introduced into a Japanese restaurant by a half Japanese, other than getting the best experience, I feel that their hosts could do a better job by being a substituted friend for the occasion instead of just rolling their eyes
The part about the sand returning to the workshop floor was oddly emotional. Such a beautiful craft.
Some of the best products I have purchased in my life are Japanese handmade items. Items like these Japanese Iron Kettles can be duplicated, but never replaced.
Incredible dedication and true art of beauty and style. Each product carries a bit of his heart and soul with artistic pride and quality. Absolutely beautiful
"Been only 50 years *chuckles*" I loved that
Hi there 👋
This is one of my most prized possessions. My father left it to me when he passed. It’s amazing. So tiny, but so heavy. It’s perfect.
It's solid iron bruh
@@deedumeday518 You're missing the central main point, its not just a hunk of mere iron, to you it is but to them its much more than something that simple.e
@@Lara-vo6rp i'm not missing the central main middle important point Lara. Its heavy even when tiny because it is a solid piece of iron
@@deedumeday518 oh okay my bad your comment kinda came off in another way
@@Lara-vo6rp lololol no worries
What got my interest is the fact he loved what he was making and doing as if it were an finesse art work but he also said, he has only be doing this for 50 yrs. I loved his humility as if saying just starting out in this business.
7:12 the concept named and explained is the neatest explanation that helps me understand some of my only conplaints with japanese products. What an interesting insight i didnt know i needed! I will have to practice this 😎
I absolutely love how passionate they are, you can see it in their eyes and their smiles. It's so sweet!
Shoutout to all Japanese artisans ! Amazing talent !
Cheers from San Diego California
I love the mastercraftsmen of Japan in their disciplines. Done correctly, done well. Perfection cannot be rushed.
I’ve always appreciate things be it crafts, artifacts or household appliances made in Japan. The quality is unsurpassable as compared to those made elsewhere. 💪💪💪
I’m blessed to own 2 actual hand made Japanese kettles myself.
So blessed 🙄
Why do you need 2? 😔
@@marcushendriksen8415 1. One to never use, have for decoration and pass down through my family. 2. Make excellent tea 🫖
@@cryptotycoon4987 aren't they supposed to only be for boiling water?
@@marcushendriksen8415 yes, but it depends on the person. I use mine for water, and have a separate steeper. Other people have a stepper inside of there’s.
Well for this one 300 usd for 1 is actually not expensive since its a custom products. Not including the designing process, making the mold the manhour for casting and modeling and qc makes the price actually fair.
Yup, it’s can be a family heirloom
Expensive but obtainable for most people still.
Yes, I agree with you. 300 bucks is pretty affordable if you consider the fact that you won't need to buy a new one every few years. As they say. If you buy it cheap you buy it twice.
nicer, cheaper & last longer than my iphone
it's expensive because it's made very inefficiently compared to modern kitchenware, but the price is appropriate for the amount of work put into it. look at the old man, he owns that business and is still working and clearly hasn't gotten rich from it. he wants to make kettles and he's just trying to get enough money for them to keep making kettles. living in japan isn't cheap nowadays, so products made in japan with a significant amount of labour can't be cheap either, because they need to pay for the living expenses of the people who made them.
you sir are a master, and to have your son carry on this wonderful history what a blessing. blessings to you and yours. thanks, clips like this help one's mental state, in a troubled world.
Fascinating. Oh to have such a work of art.
It would be interesting to see a program on how Japanese embroidery needles are made by hand.
As a full time knife maker I respect this lifestyle beyond words.
Japanese craftsmanship and documentaries about how things are made are endlessly fascinating and so precious to me. There's sadness and a sense of anxiousness too.
Like a benevolent fictional character dying slowly and tragically
@@TartarusHimself 🤣 So off the wall. Thanks for commenting and giving me a proper laugh today.
"Good Quality brings happiness as you use it" so true
The sand is a beautiful sentiment at the end.
Long may they continue this art.
I love the quality and pride they bring to those iron kettles. And I value the kitchen items I’ve inherited from my mom and all were made 50 or more years ago , still going strong. All quality.
The amount of talent in these videos is amazing!
didnt see it. where?
This is not just a production process, it's art.
I love how much Time an effort gets put into these sorts of items. If you look of cast iron videos on CZcams you can truly see how different it can be just to make cast iron. Let alone make something this beautiful a d unique
Basicly everything that comes from Japan: expensive because it's artisan craftmanship with techniques that dates back to the Mesozoic era that has been passed down through thousands of years to select family members.
😂😂😂 hell yeah
these craftspeople are absolutely amazing! Their art is truly stunning! They are amazingly talented!
loved it when he smiled, says everything about the man and the process :) priceless
I really hope that we can continue to keep the techniques and culture alive for generations to come. Thank you Nobu-san and all involved in protecting the craft of sloppy-toppy pots
I love that Japanese are so talented and build such beautiful things. You can tell they put there heart and soul into what they do. Have a cup of tea before they cut there enemy in 1/2.
Very nice presentation!!
The highest respect to these people. Divine skills.
Your channel provides us unbelievable and unknown information thanks for your efforts.
Superb craftsmanship, dedication and ethos. A jewel in its own right.
When I was in in Japan a few years ago I went into a shop that had shelves full of different styles of these kettles. SO many of they were amazing. I wanted to get a couple to bring back to NY with me but I stood there and couldn't decide which ones I wanted. Of course I had narrowed it down to under $1000 each but there were still a lot. I ended up back in the hotel unable to decide. A few days later I returned home and still regret not getting them.
They really are works of art.
@@kachi9293that is so nice of you
Why is there not a link to his products? I am interested in purchasing one
You'd need to visit. Most artisans of this sort don't bother with websites. Most of these bespoke items must be seen and felt to decide which one to purchase. Like various hand-forged chef's knives - everything is how the knife balances in the hand and how the handle rests in the palm.
In Japan: It takes years to master the craft of carrying in the firewood and lighting the fire.
I would feel very honoured to have one of these kettles in my kitchen full of world craftsmanship & quality. ❤️
I’m Haitian and I’ve been to several countries in Asia. One thing that’s always fascinated me was how advanced their ancient cultures and traditions are. Hope the new generations keep things intact. Much respect and love to all the East, South East Asians and Pacific Islanders.
I doubt it , love japan and quality but asia area went downhill many many moons ago , i mean they have sex arcades , from a spritual view they are falling...
@@MrRussiandan1, the real owner of the world bank is one of South East Asian Country. That's why no any central banks can imprinted out more monetary bills without the sole signatory of the central bank of the " " " and there will be an asian dollar soon. Gold is the best asset to invested deflation and inflation.
The Japanese are so dedicated to their work, all their products are top quality.
6:35 "I know that it is efficient to divide the work, but it would blur the responsibility"
best. quote. ever.
As a metal finisher I respect this old man’s life endeavor all I do is paneling and hand rails and stairs it would be cool to finish tea pots
Got to respect Japanese people's dedication towards thier work ethics.
Always felt honoured watching thier work.
Japan never fails to impress. On their culture, values, tradition etc... I ❤️ Japan 🤗
Considering your username then statement about japan clearly shows you dont know much these days , go ahead refresh yourself on japans culture today
5:33 An oxidized layer is rust. The type they are forming by heating is a stable form of it that does not spread and eat away at the rest of the metal though. The oil layer they bake on later is what actually does most of the preserving.
9:21 the music here sounded so reminiscent of Shinsekai Yori (From the New World) that I got shivers down my spine thinking about it.
This was a beautiful story and excellent video for me. A tea kettle of $300 to $400 to $2,000 may seem expensive, but the purchaser -- actually a patron of the arts -- is getting a one-of-a-kind, usable piece of art along the same lines as a Stradivarius violin. This man is a master-craftsman and an artist and, if the patron is wise, it adds something special to "tea-time" -- something that has already been generations in the making of it before it even got to you -- and something special that can be passed down through the generations of your own family. Among the many 'artsy' things I do, is wrought-iron. One of the things I make is a very unique and effective fly-swatter. I call it the "Die Bastard!" and that's what it makes flies do. I might make 100 of them one year, I might only make 25 or I might make 500. I hold the patent, so I make as many as I want and that's the number that is available to the world for that year. I make them to last at least 100 years, and I'm pretty sure that with just minimal care, they'll easily last 500 years or more. I'm not trying to sell fly-swatters here. I'm trying to make a point and get people to understand that the most precious things are those things made by someone's hands -- especially those things made by the hands of an artist-craftsman who was a master of his or her own trade many, many years ago. The guy who uses one of my doo-hickeys 300 years from now in his flying saucer is gonna' be holding it by the same handle that was shaped in my hands centuries ago. I'm not a big 'tea-drinker' (beer an' rum's me favorites) but I'm thinkin' of buyin' a $400 tea-pot just for the experience of enjoying the use of it and passing it down in my family. (I know. I shouldn't be so damned cheap.)
I would rather spend $400 on a hand crafted tea pot that will last me the rest of my life than $400 on an iPhone that will probably die in 18 months.
@@ColoradoStreaming 👍👍
@@ColoradoStreamingYeah but what is more useful
@@gregoryturk1275 I drink tea every day so probably the tea pot. I can get a used Iphone for much cheaper and it still does 99% of the things an expensive phone can do.
This kind of item is meant to be used for a long time, and if it's being maintained well, this can be a heirloom for the generations to come.
Awesome! and it’s nice having someone help with the pour. 🙂Great video thank you
I have the highest degree of respect for these folks and their ilk.
❤️🔥
It has something unbeatable by a cheap mass produced kettle, that only compelling on the outside but soulless inside. Love to see how the craftsmen's passions, skills, and souls poured into that mould. May this tradition stands on for a thousand of years.
I doubt it will last that long. 1,000 years is already around 38 generations, and over 1,000 is even more than that. I think at some point the kids will lose interest or find their own path. Especially if it becomes non-profitable, they won't be able to continue it apart from it being a hobby that they can do during their free time.
@@Shock_Treatment you know that I don't mean it to be literally. It's not uncommon in Asian culture upon wishing on something to flourish/survive in a long period of time.
There are also more expensive and more quality mass produced kettles that are as good or better than kettles with "soul inside"... Stop thinking in simplified extremes, it's childish.
I wonder how many generations these pots last, hopefully artistry like this last until I’m ready to start buying. I appreciate things like this tremendously
Well seeing it is made of iron, I imagine a very long time as long as it is kept properly. I mean, we still have well preserved relics made from iron dating thousands of years. And also cooking utensils like cast iron skillets which last many decades. So this probably could last as long as you care for it
Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven - Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:3, John 3:36 (ESV is the best translation for John 3:36). Contemplate how the Roman empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13. Revelation 17 confirms that it is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the Son of God and can predict the future or make it happen, B) The world leaders/nations/governments etc have been conspiring together for the last 3000+ years to accomplish the religion of the Israelites C) History as we know it is fake. You don't really need to speculate though because you can start a relationship with God and have proof. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life. - Revelation 3:20
Revelation 6 1st Seal: White horse = Roman Empire conquering nations under Trajan 98-117 AD & Gospel spreading rapidly. 2nd Seal: Red horse, bloody civil wars with 32 different Emperors, most killed by the sword. 185-284 AD 3rd Seal: Black horse, economic despair from high taxes to pay for wars, farmers stopped growing. 200-250 AD 4th Seal: Pale horse, 1/4th of Romans died from famine, pestilence; at one point 5,000 dying per day. 250-300 AD 5th Seal: Diocletian persecuted Smyrna church era saints for ten years, blood crying out for vengeance. 303-312 AD 6th Seal: Political upheaval in the declining Roman Empire while the leaders battled each other. 313-395 AD
Revelation 7 Sealing of 144,000, the saints, before trumpet war judgments, which led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Revelation 8 1st Trumpet: Alaric and the Goths attacked from the north, the path of hail, and set it on fire. 400-410 AD 2nd Trumpet: Genseric and the Vandals attacked the seas and coastlands, the blood of sailors in water. 425-470 AD 3rd Trumpet: Attila and the Huns scourged the Danube, Rhine & Po rivers area, dead bodies made water bitter. 451 AD 4th Trumpet: Odoacer and the Heruli caused the last Western Emperor (sun), Senate (moon) to lose power. 476 AD With the Western Roman Emperor (restrainer of 2 Thes. 2) removed; the son of perdition Popes took power.
Revelation 9 Two woe judgments against the central 1/3rd and eastern 1/3rd of the Roman Empire. 612-1453 AD 5th Trumpet: Locust & scorpions point to Arabia, the rise of the Muslim army. Islam hides Gospel from Arabs. 612-762 AD 6th Trumpet: Turks released to attack Constantinople with large cannons (fire, smoke, brimstone). 1062-1453 AD
Revelation 10 The little book is the printed Bible, which was needed after the Dark Ages when Scriptures were banned by Popes.
Revelation 11 7th Trumpet: Martin Luther measured Roman Church; found that it’s an apostate church, not part of true temple. The two witnesses are the Scriptures and saints who proclaim the pure Gospel and testify against the antichrist Popes. Papal Church pronounced Christendom dead in 1514 AD. Silence for 3.5 years. Then Luther posted his 95 Thesis, which sparked the Protestant Reformation and brought the witnesses back to life. Millions of Catholics were saved.
Revelation 12 Satan used the Roman Empire to try to wipe out the early Church, Satan was cast down as the Empire collapsed.
Revelation 13 The antichrist beast Popes reigned in power 1,260 years, 538-1798, is the little horn of Daniel 7, son of perdition. The false prophet Jesuit Superior General rose to power from land (earth) of Vatican and has created many deceptions.
Revelation 14 Points to great harvest during the Protestant Reformation & wrath on Catholic countries who obey antichrist Pope.
Revelation 15 Overcoming saints victorious over the beast. Prelude to 7 vials and judgment on those who support Papal Rome.
Revelation 16 1st Vial: The foul sore of atheism was poured out on Catholic France, leaving them with no hope, led to revolution. 2nd Vial: The French Revolution started in 1793, killed 250,000, as France had obeyed the Pope and killed saints. 3rd Vial: The French Revolution spread to rural areas of France, where Protestants had been killed in river areas. 4th Vial: The bloody Napoleonic wars shed the blood of countries who had revered and obeyed the antichrist Pope. 5th Vial: Judgment on the seat of the beast. Papal States invaded in 1798, Pope imprisoned, removed from power. 6th Vial: The Turks vast domain dried up, they were only left with Turkey. They lost control of Palestine in 1917 AD, Israel became a nation again in 1948
Good quality brings happiness as you use it....
Dividing the work, blurs the responsibility...
I like the old guys philosophy
Very beautiful. Its worth every dollar. I love to see this type of work. Thanks