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Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 2: ワニ
Part 2 of our series on our made in Japan tools, the lasting pliers.
Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 2: ワニ
Part 2 of our series on our made in Japan tools, the lasting pliers.
Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 1: 打ち刃物
Japan is a country famous for its enduring and meticulous craftsmanship. Artisans or "shoukunin" are people who dedicate themselves to the mastery and perfection of their craft. While bespoke shoemakers...
Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 1: 打ち刃物
Japan is a country famous for its enduring and meticulous craftsmanship. Artisans or "shoukunin" are people who dedicate themselves to the mastery and perfection of their craft. While bespoke shoemakers...
Shoe Making: The Last Comes First
One of the biggest challenges of shoe making is that a single last can only create a single shape. This was one of those times where I wanted a chisel...
Shoe Making: The Last Comes First
One of the biggest challenges of shoe making is that a single last can only create a single shape. This was one of those times where I wanted a chisel...