[video]http://youtu.be/5F8PedsUmB0[/video]
fun little video
Cool video, though I would not run and buy his DVD if you think about making sayas. I would buy one or two saya chisels, a small bandsaw and 6x48 belt sander (if possible). These tools along with rasps, clamps, granite plate (flattening) will be all you need to make a saya. Don't bother about Dremmel, router, etc. You will get better results (and work faster) with hand tools.
M
sorry here is the link http://www.japanwoodworker.com/dept.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&dept_id=12798
there called saya -nomi
Are all three sizes necessary, or will one do for a beginner?
A paring chisel could be modified to do this without too much effort, for a lot less money!
Paring chisel won't give you much flex. It might work adequately for small knives' sayas, but once you start carving sayas for 240-300mm, you will see the deficiency. Same can be said about all other chisels out there, even the offset ones.
If you plan on making a few sayas for your knives, buy right tools. It will make your work easier and quality of your work better.
M
My comment about using Dremel tool or routers in carving a saya cavity was not in the connection with the video. That was just an OT comment based on personal experience.
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