The Care and Use of Japanese Woodworking Tools: Saws, Planes, Chisels, Marking Gauges, Stones

concise

No vale la pena comprarlo, son fotocopias lo que te venden. Es un desperdicio de dinero. Las imágenes están borrosas y no tienen colores para distinguirse.

This is a basic introductory books - which is what it's meant to be. Probably too much overlap if you already have Toshio Odate's book on the same subjects.

Really great reference for the woodworker who is beginning to dive into the world of Japanese tools.

This is an excellent description of the Japanese approach to woodworking. I am thoroughly enjoying this introduction despite the fact that I will never achieve the status of a Japanese woodworker. However, I am engaged to advance my skills significantly.