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.[video]http://youtu.be/5F8PedsUmB0[/video]
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Marko,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
Are all three sizes necessary, or will one do for a beginner?sorry here is the link http://www.japanwoodworker.com/dept.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&dept_id=12798
there called saya -nomi
Yes, JWW chisels are same chisels I use. Unlike other chisels, they are quite long and flex, which allows you to apply pressure while carving. Sharpening them can be a little challenging, due to the bull nose tips.Are all three sizes necessary, or will one do for a beginner?
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.A paring chisel could be modified to do this without too much effort, for a lot less money!
Thanks for your reply, Marko. I appreciate it.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
Ah that makes sense. Yeah, I bet it's rare to see a chisel burn the wood from a 1/2 second pause.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.