TimeWarp #5 - Making a Tsuka for the Mountain Kotanto

Hand carving a Tools for Satoyama tsuka (handle core) in the classical tanto style, made from scrap Nootka Cypress wood. (4x) Full build overview: https://youtu.be/1VqXZgLwnRo
Serious students of the forge can watch the full process version here: https://youtu.be/rPPFoQ1I_oQ

Sokui is rice paste glue, the best tasting rice makes the best glue...using yesterday's rice is the optimal time for mixing and mashing completely before adding any water is recommended...read more about sokui here...
making: http://islandblacksmith.ca/2015/10/making-sokui-rice-paste-glue/
strength testing: http://islandblacksmith.ca/2014/03/sokui-rice-paste-glue-strength-testing/

More about the process of making this knife here: http://islandblacksmith.ca/2016/08/process-making-the-mountain-kotanto/