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Takumi is a Japanese word meaning “artisan”. It is also a masculine Japanese given name or surname using various kanji characters. But in this documentary, we take a look at the world of Takumi, the highest level of artisan in Japan.
These skilled people play a role in delivering the luxury quality in Lexus vehicles. It takes more than 10,000 hours of study for the average person to become an expert in their subject. But in Japan, you cannot consider yourself an expert until you spend more than 60,000 hours refining your skills.
For purpose, that is eight hours per day, 250 days a year for 30 years. And after that, you achieve the level of Takumi. This video follows four Japanese artisans dedicating their lives to their crafts. One of them is an automotive master craftsman.
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KAKURI Japanese Hand Plane 42mm, Woodworking Block Plane 5.9" x 2.1" | KANNA Small Manual Wood Planer Hand Tool for Chamfering and Smoothing – Japanese Steel Blade, ECO Oak Body, Made in Japan
- JAPANESE MANUAL WOOD PLANE "KANNA": This is a traditional Japanese woodworking plane, perfect for smoothing wood surfaces and chamfering edges. Unlike Western planes, Japanese planes are pulled towards you, allowing for more consistent, controlled cuts with less effort. They require fine-tuning of the blade with a hammer before use. KAKURI's plane is trusted by both beginners and professional woodworkers.
- COMPACT & EAST-TO-USE: Compact and lightweight, this mini plane is ideal for detailed work and intricate tasks. Its size allows easy handling, even for those new to woodworking and DIY. An English instruction manual is included, so even first-time users can enjoy an authentic Japanese woodworking tool with ease.
- RAZOR-SHARP JAPANESE STEEL BLADE: The blade is crafted from Japanese high-carbon steel, sharpened by expert craftsmen to deliver an incredibly smooth finish on wood. It’s ready to use straight out of the box. The two-blade structure, featuring a chipbreaker, helps prevent wood from splitting during use, making it safer and more efficient compared to single-blade planes.
- DURABLE WOOD BODY: The body is made from natural Japanese oak, known for its durability and ability to provide a smooth planing experience. *To be environmentally conscious and reduce costs, KAKURI uses oak from areas closer to the tree’s core (ECO Oak), which may show distinct grain patterns but does not compromise quality or performance.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Made in Japan / Blade Material: Japanese high carbon steel (mono-steel) / Body Material: ECO oak (oak from the tree's core) / Size: 5.9 x 2.1 x 1.6 inches / Blade Width: 42 mm (1.65") / Cutting Width; 36 mm (1.42") / Instruction: English
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RUITOOL Japanese Hand Saw 6 Inch Double Edge Ryoba Pull Saw for Flush Cuts | Flexible SK5 Blade, 14/17 Tpi Double-Edge Teeth, Beech Handle Wood Saw, Woodworking Tools for Hardwood, Softwood, Finish Cuts
- An Idea Gift for Woodworker, Carpenter and Craft Man
- Optimal Blade Size: Through numerous manual tests, We found that the 6" Japanese saw blade is the ideal size for precise cutting, enabling easy flush and finish cuts.
- Durable and Flexible Saw Blade: The hand saw blade is made of SK5 high-carbon steel. The Japanese pull saw teeth are processed by a high-frequency hardening machine imported from Japan, and the hardness can reach HRC60-63 degrees.
- Double Edged: One side of Japanese hand saw is 17 TPI for cutting hardwood, and the other side is 14 TPI for cutting softwood. Also can seen as Rip cut and Cross cut.
- Hardened 3-Edge Teeth: The hand saw has three-sided grinding gear design, sharp edge, faster chip removal, and smoother cutting.
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KAKURI Japanese Woodworking Hand Tool Set, Traditional Carpentry Tool Kit | Starter Kit for Japanese Joinery with Plane, Pull Saws, Chisels, Genno Hammer, Marking Gauge & Tool Bag – Made in Japan
- [Japanese Woodworking Tools] The Japanese woodworking tools kit designed for beginners just starting to use Japanese woodworking tools.
- [All in One Standard Set] Japanese Pull Saw x 1 / Japanese Chisels x 2 / Japanese Plane x 1 / Japanese Woodworking Hammer x 1 / Marking Gauge x1 / Carry Bag x 1
- [Easy to Carry] Comes with a tool bag for safe storage and transport.
- [Japanese Quality Tools] All are made in Japan. Enjoy and explore a new woodworking experience with authentic Japanese woodworking tools.
- [Product Specifications] Made in Japan / Size: Ryoba Japanese Saw (9.5"), Japanese Mortise Chisel (3/8"), Japanese Wood Chisel (1"), Japnese Hand Plane (42mm), Japanese Hammer (13.2 oz), Japanese Marking Gauge (90mm), Canvas Bag *Refer the bottom of the page for detailed specs
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