Need something to whittle?

[Nomad]

Try this little bamboo thingy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI8oYMPC5Vo

[scotia carver]

Hi Terry
I don't think I will be making too many tea whisks today,my bamboo got too wet from the rain last night LOL
It is remarkable how they make things like that
Bruce

[Soggy]

Do you think his tools are sharp?......lol

[JoeVM]

Not for me, but you have to admire the skill.

[brent]

That's some patience. Would like to know, how long it takes to do one. Very good eyesight also!

[bowinhand]

That was interesting. I didn't see how they tied the fibers in the middle cone.

[Tinwood]

My word!, Isn't that a beautiful little thing? Thanks for showing Terry. Can't imagine trying to "chamfer" something that small and delicate.

Tinwood

[Nomad]

My word!, Isn't that a beautiful little thing? Thanks for showing Terry. Can't imagine trying to "chamfer" something that small and delicate.

Tinwood

I totally agree! Interestingly, you can buy these on ebay pretty cheap. It's a little confusing though as to where they are made. Evidently some of them say Made in Japan but then underneath is another sticker that says Made in China. Next time I do an Amazon order, I think I'm gonna get one just because.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046XMM8U/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1LPSI9GUH0X3O&colid=2DZ6E74MCL3VU

[Eddy-Smiles]

I totally agree! Interestingly, you can buy these on ebay pretty cheap. It's a little confusing though as to where they are made. Evidently some of them say Made in Japan but then underneath is another sticker that says Made in China. Next time I do an Amazon order, I think I'm gonna get one just because.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046XMM8U/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1LPSI9GUH0X3O&colid=2DZ6E74MCL3VU

$39.99 USD from company specializing in Japanese products....https://www.ochaandco.com/products/j...reen-tea-whisk

[Nomad]

$39.99 USD from company specializing in Japanese products....https://www.ochaandco.com/products/j...reen-tea-whisk

Those look like the real deal Eddy. Thanks for the link!

[Tom Ellis]

I was amazed that one of the videos said that for all the work, they are only good for about 8-10 uses. Seems to me that they would last longer than that.

Tom

[Eddy-Smiles]

I was amazed that one of the videos said that for all the work, they are only good for about 8-10 uses. Seems to me that they would last longer than that.

Tom

Tom....They are pretty fragile and delicate. I don't imagine that they made for everyday use but for special tea occasions. It's probably like the wife bringing out her good china for a special holiday.

[pallin]

These tea whisks are used for making macha, which is brewed from ground up tea leaves rather than by infusion, so the abrasive effect of the ground up leaves wears out the whisk.

[Bob K.]

Almost makes me want to start carving bamboo.....naaaa, I think I'll stick with basswood!

[woodburner807]

OSHA would have a field day here.