Willydigger, Wabi-Sabi, Philosophy, and Kiridashis
Nov 20, 2013 6:25:02 GMT -8
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Post by Shorttime on Nov 20, 2013 6:25:02 GMT -8
WillyDigger
Willydigger got to a sore spot some time back in the Shoutbox, by reminding me that I don't have a work space.
I decided to ignore him, and that worked for a while, but then I started thinking about:
Wabi-Sabi
The concept of Wabi-Sabi has undergone some evolution in Japanese philosophy. As it is understood by modern scholars, Wabi-Sabi is the acknowledgement of imperfection, and looks for the beauty of things as they change over time. Metals rust, wood ages, and the story that these things tell is part of the concept.
Philosophy
Among our small group of Craftsmen, madmen, and Villains, the concept has acquired it's own subtle, but unique, flavor. For us, Wabi-Sabi encloses the idea that things which are handmade have a superiority over mass-produced items, because the skill of the Craftsman gives them an individual character which cannot be duplicated by a machine. It is as much about the story of their creation, as it is about the finished piece.
Kiridashis
The kiridashi is a Japanese woodcarving tool which was adopted by a larger community because it is also a handy cutting implement.
I discovered them some years ago, and gradually got to like them for their unique look. It's a way of carrying a small fixed blade that does not look like what people think a knife should look like. This makes it easier to carry in more sensitive company.
Eventually, the idea of making a kiridashi for Willydigger got into my head, and wouldn't get back out again. So I drew up a couple things, and the results are below. All of you are of course free to post your own opinions, but at some point, it would be good if WillyD chimed in, too.
The first three are thematically similar, because I was playing with various curves and angles, trying to find something that was both pleasant to the eye, and useful in the hand. I've tried a kiri' based on the traditional pattern for EDC, and it is not as easy to use as it could be. Bending the handle a little, helps this.
The third one looks very different, because it is loosely based on a production knife. Care to guess which one?
That's all for now. I'll re-post or edit if I have more to say.
Willydigger got to a sore spot some time back in the Shoutbox, by reminding me that I don't have a work space.
I decided to ignore him, and that worked for a while, but then I started thinking about:
Wabi-Sabi
The concept of Wabi-Sabi has undergone some evolution in Japanese philosophy. As it is understood by modern scholars, Wabi-Sabi is the acknowledgement of imperfection, and looks for the beauty of things as they change over time. Metals rust, wood ages, and the story that these things tell is part of the concept.
Philosophy
Among our small group of Craftsmen, madmen, and Villains, the concept has acquired it's own subtle, but unique, flavor. For us, Wabi-Sabi encloses the idea that things which are handmade have a superiority over mass-produced items, because the skill of the Craftsman gives them an individual character which cannot be duplicated by a machine. It is as much about the story of their creation, as it is about the finished piece.
Kiridashis
The kiridashi is a Japanese woodcarving tool which was adopted by a larger community because it is also a handy cutting implement.
I discovered them some years ago, and gradually got to like them for their unique look. It's a way of carrying a small fixed blade that does not look like what people think a knife should look like. This makes it easier to carry in more sensitive company.
Eventually, the idea of making a kiridashi for Willydigger got into my head, and wouldn't get back out again. So I drew up a couple things, and the results are below. All of you are of course free to post your own opinions, but at some point, it would be good if WillyD chimed in, too.
The first three are thematically similar, because I was playing with various curves and angles, trying to find something that was both pleasant to the eye, and useful in the hand. I've tried a kiri' based on the traditional pattern for EDC, and it is not as easy to use as it could be. Bending the handle a little, helps this.
The third one looks very different, because it is loosely based on a production knife. Care to guess which one?
That's all for now. I'll re-post or edit if I have more to say.
