Modern Japanese Sword Polishing by Chris Osborne

4-26-08
The shop has grown and changed a bit over the last year, here's a few shots of the studio the way it is today followed by pictures from last year.


A traditional togidai that I acquired from Jon Bowhay some time back.




My personal assistant Meg. While just a pup she devoured a whole bag of kanahada. The shop is her favorite place,  it's hers and she knows it.






An upright togidai I just built. Most of the foundation work will probably get done on this one, as it's a great deal easier on the back.




Here the notorious "blue clock" can be seen to the right, still presiding over the days work.




2007