A rather rough and ready demonstration showing the handling of Japanese metal carving chisels.

[offenwrong]

very cool stuff....what is the black stuff its embedded in?

[helicrashpro]

Oddly enough, I find the fine chisel work you do reminds me of the old Japanese way of tattooing. Mostly because of the tapping but also the intricate and artful way the entire process is done. It is almost like you are tattooing the metal. 

[kyamelon]

hi!

what typer of iron you use? , also , what is the material of the base you use to hold the piece of metal while you work? ...thanks a lot!

[ironbrush]

Hi Siarft,

I was unable to get any sort of decent focus close up with the camera I was using ( Fujipics 9500). I'll shortly be doing some far clearer films with a better video camera.

[SIARFT]

Thank you for the demonstration, it would be nice to see a close up of the leaf at the end though, to better appreciate your technique.