Remembering a carver - Ito Susumu

[@rubberfist100]

that's actually why the internet is so important: people's memories and stories, like these, needs to be preserved

[@temptor7585]

Until KZbin deletes it 7 years down the line for no reason to save "space"

[@crabapples1995]

Johnny5Tech You’ve got a point, but at the same time if something really blows you away it takes 20 seconds to download the video to a hard drive. KZbin really is the most amazing archive on earth.

[@ArieteArmsRAMLITE]

Great sentiment. My 2400 vids hidden due to constant trolling / hatemail.

[@ArieteArmsRAMLITE]

@@crabapples1995 how do you do that ?

[@crabapples1995]

Dark Mice there’s a lot of video downloader apps and I think with KZbin premium you can download a lot of files.

[@vafeas84]

I don't know how I got to this video, I don't know what woodblock carving is, and I had no intention of watching a 28-minute video when I sat down; I thought I'd spend 30 seconds on this, max. Watched the whole thing. What a great story.

[@cheecheneg]

vafeas84 Same, man. Same.

[@balorth]

vafeas84 i stumbled here from nhk japanology series

[@drix4275]

Exactly the same as my experience. ^^

[@jamesdunbar7992]

Not a clue how I ended up here. or the fact that I just watched a 30min video. I ain't mad at it though. Dude had me listening to every word wanting more. Great story teller.

[@TestarossaF110]

vafeas84 same.

[@stone4070]

" 'It's just a hobby for you.' No it isn't, I am a craftsman." Beautiful.

[@bigsmoke1787]

this shows that David bull does it out of passion and the other guy just to make money so he has food on his table, in my opinion he embarrassed himself by saying that to David

[@brandysigmon9066]

He's more than a craftsman, he is an artist

[@loggingfire1]

Nice

[@weirdguy4948]

Wow... how beautiful.....

[@gardenhead92]

Big Smoke I don’t think there’s anything wrong with what Ito-San said. To him it’s how he makes a living. He still clearly took his work seriously and poured effort into it. Craftsmen dont have to be passionate to produce excellent work.

[@beanie5851]

This is so interesting. You can tell he never really got the respect from his idol that he wish he did, but at the same time he idolizes and honors and loves him all the same. There’s a bit of competitiveness. “This is just a hobby for you” “no it’s not, I’m a craftsman” a small amount of tension but a vast amount of respect and admiration. A really great story.

[@KeredAglo]

Sometimes old men say such things not in harm but in wisdom to light fires in young men so young men set out to prove old men wrong, then old men laugh... It's a good way to separate the wheat and husk...

[@eddieruddock7014]

@@KeredAglo CT Fletcher ~ "The worst thing you can do is tell me that I cannot do something"

[@venomtang]

Actually, it's a business thing. I just learned Ramen shops do the same thing. They only train people they want to supersede them, everyone else they dont teach, even if from their own store and studio. They teach them the smaller basic things, not the main techniques

[@xenthia]

They say to never meet your heroes, but don't say to never argue with them.

[@chey6073]

@@venomtang Isn’t that a pretty bad business model? It’s good to be guarded with information, but being too stingy can lead to a small pool of knowledge being passed from one person to another.

[@StormGuy7]

so we just gonna ignore this dude's beautiful, luscious hair?

[@h.e.finleyjr.8463]

LMMFAO

[@ObeyCamp]

Winds Blade Of course not. It needs no introduction!

[@tarutaruomen]

which hasn't changed in 40 years lol

[@sicksamuel5110]

Lmao I thought the guy at my work was the only man alive with this hairstyle, if anyone knows the name of it please let me know what its called

[@pythonjava6228]

We are not

[@BeachHead]

the bob ross of print making, love it.

[@leanneg6017]

xxBeachHeadxx exactly! I was going to write just that! haha

[@stormt1000]

xxBeachHeadxx Damn! Beat me to it. Haha.

[@marymaggotface1994]

BeachHead I was just about to say this! Can't believe I just now found this account.

[@yoli3477]

you read my mind

[@jeremygross992]

BeachHead I was LITERALLY scrolling down so I could comment that!!

[@RESIDENTHOB0]

The feeling in that statement is amazing. "No, it isn't. I'm a Craftsman." Gave me shivers

[@jacobk.2500]

RESIDENTHOB0 You aren't kidding!! Great final comments...

[@spartan1010101]

It’s the moment of self-realization. Everything is a hobby until you have that moment.

[@ahmadkhilfi2620]

Probably one of the most badass sentence I've heard

[@majesticmojo3823]

I'm a Craftsman

[@shaun9399]

actually sun tzu When’s the part when he says it? 😯

[@robrick9361]

He kept the same hair style and beard for decades. Now that's dedication.

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

Its RSI

[@MollymaukT]

and made it look unkept all the while, that's true dedication to the disheveled artist look

[@lvaxb24]

Me: [nearly in tears from the sheer passion and humility of this amazing man] David: "We're going to get to the good part now" Me: oh shit i'm not ready

[@irishnovember5900]

Nearly in tears? Bruh, be more dramatic

[@alaskaismyhome39]

Seriously? Tears? Why? Firstly, it sounded like Ito Susumu was entirely indifferent to this man's existence. On top of that, I'm surprised you thought Dave showed humility...I thought repeatedly while watching this, "wow, he's a little bit arrogant!" Soothing voice? Yes. Humble? Not so much. Touching story? Hardly.

[@Russell-1]

Saoirse Dove - Arrogant? He’s honest. You’d prefer the current trend for totally false modesty?

[@alaskaismyhome39]

@@Russell-1 Even when their art is good, artists are not supposed to praise their own work. It's just the way things are. Better to be overly humble than prideful. Generally, it's best to let others praise your work while you maintain a modest attitude.

[@spiken6017]

You're wrong. As an artist you can reflect over your own work and compare it to other pieces you have done in the past. To witness your own progression and the journey you have taken as a craftsmen or artist. The arrogancy takes form when you start comparing you own work to others. Especially if your claiming that your work is better while looking over the diffences all artists have.

[@sikchopper]

If Bob Ross had a carving brother, I think I just found him.

[@fatbeardie5353]

Bob Logs

[@darrendunn882]

Was thinking same thing lol 😆

[@eave01]

🏞️

[@ZeusMegabeard]

Beat me to it!

[@deanoscott]

Woody Ross

[@ctbypwrlftr7409]

I'm blown away at how well you were able to improvise when the producer gestured to the knife. It really shows how well spoken and articulate you are, even when taken somewhat off guard.

[@ducky5368]

“No fight, no trouble. I’ll remember that. I’ll show you.” This resonated with me so much. How polite and humble, but refusing to undervalue his own worth. Absolute legend.

[@ferna2294]

I know nothing about carving, but the passion and the way you related this made me stay until the end. This could easily become a whole movie.

[@ferna2294]

@Jake Finley wow

[@Gennys]

It's actually very sad to think about how many great craftsmen and women have been lost to history where their works inspired the things we see and love today with no recognition by name. I hope somebody somewhere thinks about it every once and a while. I know I will. Thank you David for this wonderful story and thank you for your dedication to a passion.

[@Jiggywatt]

Ito-san was racist and it got him killed.

[@EEFFEMM]

@@Jiggywatt that escalated quickly

[@isaiahjjs8114]

@@Jiggywatt Proof

[@shebschaf7608]

And than come some people around and looking at Machu Pichu and the Pyramids and say... "the aliens did it". But they just didn´t realise how much lost craftmanship was able to do. What is possible to produce if someone spend his entire life with passion to become a master.

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

I love how he occasionally slips into Japanese naturally, like at 13:20. It goes to show just how immersed he's become in their culture throughout his life.

[@zank_frappa]

Haha, I noticed that too.

[@toxy3580]

Lmao

[@danvol3835]

Yes, it's very noticeable, especially if you're familiar with Japanese. He regularly punctuates his speech with "ano~", which is like he's subconsciously pausing to search for the precise word to use, similar to a simple "uh," or "er" in English. Obviously a verbal habit that he's picked up after years of speaking the language with natives.

[@InspiriumESOO]

Their culture? The man has been Japanese for decades. This insane xenophobic attitude that Japanese is some superior culture that other humans are too inferior to experience needs to fuck right off.

[@Splendrous]

I've never commented on a KZbin video ever in my entire life. I just want you to know that I feel my life has been enriched now that I've heard this story. Thank you for taking the time to share. That was truly wonderful.

[@stockloc]

Buddy's been living in Japan for so long, he says "ano" instead of "uh" lmao

[@danholo]

Yeah lol

[@danholo]

Edie Bassett sure did. Cute.

[@rubenjoe7488]

I was just about to type that!

[@solidsnake2112]

I noticed that as well lol

[@kuantize]

So desu ne

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I just came across this video. You reminded me of old master craftsmen stories here in Greece. They used to take their secretes to their graves! Not sharing their knowledge even with their children! My granddad used to say that you can't learn a craft, you "steal" it! There was something romantic and mystical about those people! Thanks for sharing this video it is really inspiring!

[@lancecadiz1253]

It's "secrets" not "secretes" which actually made me imagine people getting buried with shit

[@ItsTealv]

@@lancecadiz1253 wth dude, just chill, its just a spelling mistake

[@KeredAglo]

So true about stealing a craft instead of learning a craft. Many people will say they want to learn but don't commit 💯 which becomes frustrating and most craftsman are not great teachers. I have learned more from a craftsman who will not take a apprentice by just hanging out with him and watching him and asking "what are you doing now?" And he would teach me without the pressure of teaching...

[@Jdplayz-bq4ys]

@Chandler Burse his comment isn’t that nice and he was being overly critical.

[@LunaCosmia]

I’m so obsessed with this story. Every few months I come back to listen. Especially because this year has been rough and I feel disconnected from people. This story just reminds me of the beauty of humanity. I don’t if that makes sense but that’s all I got.

[@mikewaters2126]

I do the same, funnily enough. I have the biggest dumbest smile on my face the whole time I watch. It just makes me happy, and it's incredibly comforting.

[@Drew791]

11:13 I feel bad because I’ve watched this video quite a few times and the 5 second pause takes such a dark turn that it’s almost funny; and I let out a quick laugh.

[@frank3manuel]

Don't know why I'm watching this. Thought I'd see some documentary about some old Japanese guy, but ended up watching all 28 minutes of a man telling a story. And wonderfully, at that. No regrets. You're a great story teller.

[@zboi3098]

i watched this a year ago and i still get so much more intrest from it. Netflix/anime/socialmedia

[@WoodartAve]

Seems like you know exactly why you watched it. ;)

[@bushbeatinbeaver2032]

Your voice is so delicate it could clean butterfly wings.

[@possesed7]

Ray Wild that's deep

[@lluna1266]

So deep, so pure.

[@lluna1266]

So discombobulating

[@ruok3351]

gay

[@Kjca_1998]

Ruok Finally came out, well done you.

[@LaidbackLost]

When you get to Dave’s level it becomes less carving and more molecular wood surgery

[@MatrixExpress]

"Dave Level" ...... sounds like a meme ;-)

[@goinhot9133]

Talk about high level manipulation of dead tree carcass !

[@pseudonayme7717]

Lol yeah. And Susumu"Yoda" Ito performs quantum carbon reorganization 😁 which Dave hopes to pull off some day 😎

[@Cernumospete]

@@goinhot9133 *High level manipulation of wood via molecular surgery.

[@B3_6]

It’s sad that so many carvers don’t want to talk about their profession, the other major carver hiding his tools when you went to see him and not wanting to talk. You would think they would want to pass down their knowledge from generation to generation but I guess not. It’s unfortunate.

[@hellishcyberdemon7112]

Well they will learn eventually that If you dont pass down your passion it will die with you.... or they wont like most of them and their knowledge will die with them

[@slaughtered777]

You can't understand their... level or psyche, I can't pinpoint the exact thing about them, but they're probably so introverted and consumed by their work for decades, that teaching and 'spreading knowledge' isn't on their agenda. Those who want to learn will find a way and persevere. For instance, Da Vinci was a god-level master, but probably not a great dude to hang out with 😁

[@francisdoherty5580]

From what I understand, part of the disconnect is that if they teach you their secrets, you may become a rival. But if you prove worthy of their time, you may glean enough to become good in your own way. Not every master takes an apprentice, but those who do, could teach the secrets of the universe. Or at least their little corner of it. Peace to Ito-San and happiness to all.

[@Tnecniv12321]

They only want to share if it’s on tv. Obviously likes the publicity

[@vassili8577]

most of them have bad memories about ww2 and don’t want to share with peoples somehow related to places that nuked them twice

[@Weeblewobb]

22:23 "We're gonna get tot he good part". Sir, that whole thing was the good part.

[@Th3shootist]

You need to do a whole story series, you're an exceptional narrator and the stories you've told just in this one part kept me hooked until the end.

[@profanitymanatee4039]

Stories like this don't always come in the form of a series. The reason it's so captivating is that the man telling it has a personal connection to this story spanning decades, a story that has just recently concluded in a manner that would make you ask yourself if it was just meant to be.

[@pdoherty926]

> I don't really know if it's been interesting enough... Dave, this video was, indeed, interesting and touching. Thanks for sharing.

[@blackangel6682]

pdoherty926 I

[@jimmyboe25]

I subbed because of this video

[@rakmaarcg1553]

pdoherty926 i subbed during the video too. That story actually took tears out of my eyes :-) great story of a craftsman's life !

[@BackToReality]

This is one of the most relaxing, interesting, and inspiring videos I've seen in a very long time. You are an excellent story teller, and clearly a very fine craftsman. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@2lvss]

agreed this is a story i can fall asleep to, but not wanna fall asleep to hear the story.

[@chimmychuck]

not relaxing but yeah interesting

[@l750z_6]

Your late

[@shutbag328]

Agreed

[@charliebowen5071]

He is not a craftsman...

[@fae-chan7914]

It’s really amazing how he’s subsumed the Japanese equivalent of “um” - 「あの」(Ano), into his casual english vocabulary

[@lukelemke2783]

Yeah, that happens when you learn Japanese. I only studied Japanese for about 8 years, but by year 6 or so, I had a hard time not using Japanese filler words when I was speaking English.

[@zombieinject]

Can you post the time stamp ?

[@flyingsnake3737]

@@lukelemke2783 I find people that do that quite the show offs. I grew up being fully bilingual (English and Spanish) and i never do that. I find it strange.

[@fae-chan7914]

@Медуса From my understanding, growing up bilingual leads to a more natural understanding of both languages, and the brain does not need to try quite so hard to switch back and forth. Folks who learn a language post adolescence may find that, due to the difficulty of retraining the brain once it has “settled”, it’s just hard for them to use their second language smoothly. Which is why, when someone moves to a country where their first language is not the dominant language, you see some really interesting quirks appear in their first language, where their brain has made new connections (in their second language) and potentially discarded old ones (in their first). Take this guy, who doesn’t really use many English filler words - he has lived in Japan a very long time, and likely uses Japanese more than English, meaning that he has trained his brain to think in Japanese. So in trying to back-translate to his original language, some of those linguistic quirks stick! Another fun example is how a lot of American or English expats will - when needing to be quick - count forwards in their second language and backwards in English, or vice versa. The brain connections for counting forwards and backwards seem to be different because we can engrain such different patterns. Really neat! ... I’m sorry, this is just me geeking out about linguistics for a little while haha, I do agree that some folks can try to be a bit haughty, but overall it’s such an exciting and interesting topic. Sorry to bug ya!

[@fae-chan7914]

@Lukas Tschoep he does one quietly at 1:09 - listen for the murmur at the end of the in-breath. It’s typical in Japanese to murmur out an “ano” after a pause to indicate that you would still like to speak. And at 1:17 he uses “ano” in another typical way as a filler word, giving him time to think. Once you notice it, it’s hard to stop noticing, haha!

[@bryan_garcia]

25:10 "I have a story to tell" the emotion on Dave's face and voice is just about as pure as anything I've ever heard. I know nothing about wood carving and honestly didn't have interest in it prior to this but I could not look away or stop listening for the entire video. One thing I appreciate in life is listening to a master of any field talk about their craft and the passion behind it as well as hearing stories of souls since passed and how their influence continues today. We read about the major public figures in school and what not, but hearing of these individual tales reminds us how truly influential you could become to someone and how for every story or person we know there are millions of others we may never know about.

[@falconpunch6360]

"28 minutes? Nah I dont thi- Lul did anyone else watch the entire thing? kept me hooked.

[@MatrixExpress]

hook, line and sinker ;-) An interesting story told with care and attention.

[@boomerhgt]

13.28 then I lost interest

[@purplepoet6147]

I did

[@evolati12]

Incredible PUBG Yep same here! Never thought I’d stay!

[@ekoboygaming1982]

same

[@jacksongreen1319]

He is the Bob Ross of carving. The hair, the voice, the charm....he's amazing.

[@jaelsonnen5750]

13:05 Look at the bottom picture. Legend has it they still haven't found exactly where the tip of Ito San's blade ends and the air around it begins.

[@i.suk.6146]

Holy shit that is so thin lol.

[@magekarp4531]

Well... damn

[@guppy8073]

Feels like a story from a grandpa I don’t have. Your storytelling is incredible, thank you for sharing

[@theshwinkie]

Stumbled upon this video and thrilled that I did. This gentleman has such an aura of intelligence, peace, and stoicism. And what a story to pair. Thank you!

[@cruisingwithoutsail6585]

S, not s

[@petesessa2041]

Well......this was an unexpected diamond in my, normally, less-than-rewarding KZbin feed. Nicely done.

[@meredithahern-tamilio4667]

It's a gift for us good people who have been through hell and back ,to watch this was random ...I look at it as a gift that came across my feed ..gratitude ,I'm honestly thankful to watch this video it was a refreshing feeling that I haven't felt in it seem's like forever with what has been going on in our world...blessings to you my friend...😁🌅

[@Mrblobbybobby]

Don't you DARE apologise for rambling Dave, that is why we love you and your videos! You have so many interesting stories to tell, and a beautiful way of telling them, so ramble away! :)

[@NecrosAcolyte]

I hope you've duplicated those tapes, or digitized them. I've lost tapes myself due to overuse, the magnetic strip has a finite life that is much shorter than most people realize.

[@celinak5062]

+

[@benstanley8825]

Wouldn't the fact that he showed us a clip of it mean he digitized them?

[@sirbillius]

Ben Stanley hopefully

[@KallePihlajasaari]

@@benstanley8825 The clips, he said, were from the TV shows. The tapes were the raw footage that he was asked not to distribute. He did say near the end that he would be making a DVD copy for the family so I expect that he would have his own digital copy to refer to, rather than lugging out the old VCR just to reminisce. So yes he will digitise them but not planning to publish them and he had promised not to even mention receiving them for 10 years.

[@chrisd530]

Ahhh he finally did it!

[@tehweine]

Shit I think I just became relaxed for the first time since 2012

[@jamil3286]

Don't know what happened to you onward from 2012, but I hope you're situation gets better and you find your peace in life.

[@ExzoSSG]

"I don't know if this has been interesting enough" Bro, you can talk for 8 hours about how cows shit and I would be completely enthralled by you and your story.

[@ivoryfalcon5494]

"this has gone on far too long" this hasn't gone on long enough, i NEED MORE!

[@wiggy1988]

"Anno"...he's gone native.

[@KalinoursEU]

omae wa..

[@horaciogovea7433]

@@Raven-wr4hm shindeiru

[@AwesomeDude799]

Chibaku Tensei

[@rich1051414]

@@KalinoursEU Kimi no* Only an english speaker would understand :)

[@rich1051414]

@Madina It's just a word inserted to string together thoughts, like 'and, uh'.

[@thialfi2289]

As with many others, I really don't know how this ended up in my feed but I really wanted to say that this was a beautiful story. It was incredible to hear about some of the culture behind this kind of craftwork and I really hope you did the videos explaining some of your knowledge because it would be really sad for that knowledge and experience to be lost.

[@fouav6520]

I just finished watching this. I can’t wait to watch it again. One thing I enjoyed as a child, the PBS shows, documentaries and going to the library to check out VHS of interesting topics like this.

[@mumufeeder]

The way he holds Ito Susumu sensei's knife.. so much reverence

[@M3XYPZ]

My heart contracted when he started talking about "when would that day be?" I though I was about to see this man pick up that old knife and possibly break it. I was having an attack wtf I've never been so invested on a random dude's video. KZbin algorithm I can thank you for once.

[@uncheckedproxy]

I cannot remember when last I spent 28 minutes on a youtube video that left me feeling as... no words really apply. Thank you!

[@seseragistudio]

Shall we call a doctor? :-) Thanks!

[@uncheckedproxy]

Already did. He prescribed a instant channel subscription and at least a few videos from your channel a day until I am caught up ^_^.

[@seseragistudio]

Sounds good to me ... but don't 'drink' too much all at once!

[@uncheckedproxy]

Verily I shall savour the "taste" rather than gorging ^_^.

[@andrewfphoto]

Your humility brings tears to my eyes - I thought that there was nobody like yourself left!

[@brandongammon6978]

I randomly stumbled upon this but when he was describing ito's last carving I almost cried

[@flyhighfreebird]

Saaaaame

[@ottergreen8190]

This dudes voice is like a human Quaalude.

[@thatoneguy4396]

bwahaha

[@chateauchristoph3390]

this is perfect

[@ssnoc]

I fell asleep twice - so far, wake up rewind and continue

[@superlobo945]

ASMR

[@robyn6455]

THE KID FROM BROOKLYN DAT CAAAAM

[@statiksea]

I love that your Uhs or Ums are all in japanese out of habit. I dont know why, it just makes me happy

[@Its-asmrtime]

Ano is anus in Spanish lol. As a Spanish speaker, I was so confused when I first started watching anime.

[@haferman92]

You're a fucking weeb

[@deciphermysoul926]

yo momma and you’re an obnoxious twat.

[@icxcnika9399]

Eehhhhhh so so so so

[@ae4164]

Well, he has clearly lived there a very long time. He has the classic backstory of wishing to move to Japan to follow a craft or art and finding out that no real experience means your job is teaching ESL, haha. It's no surprise he has acquired an accent.

[@y1521t21b5]

16:54 This has to be one of the best extemporaneous tributes to a master ever. Beautiful to watch, privilege to witness.

[@gokogi]

This feels like an ASMR 🤔

[@gloriouspurpose18]

George unintentional asmr is the greatest💜

[@gokogi]

@@gloriouspurpose18 yeah, it's great to make me fall asleep >.

[@sazam9700]

True True, but such an amazing story

[@colonelgraff9198]

If it feels like ASMR, it is ASMR.

[@rl6173]

Asmr can be anything that relaxes you even a person screaming in agony

[@brandysigmon9066]

I have now finished three woodblock prints of my own. I owe all my interest in the art to this man. I simply watched a few of his videos and I was hooked. Thank you Mr. Bull.

[@TheEphemeris]

It's currsntly 4am and I have work tomorrow...why am I so captivated by this soft spoken man!

[@harry4319]

Alex Smith asmr

[@deoyx]

When he brought out the tv block I just was in awe. Stories like this are so amazing.

[@SepiaSepiaKR]

"Its just a hobby for you.". Sounds harsh. But in the softest way, It might've just brought up the best in you, Dave. This was a very touching story, and I'm glad I could, for couple of minutes, get a superficial glimpse into the life of two amazing carvers.

[@ZephyrMcIntyre]

Lead up to the above quote. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5ucfIudnt53d8U

[@SorenCicchini]

I really liked the silence that accompanied the footage of the hair carving using the Ito-san style finesse-sharpened knife. The absence of even background white noise intensified the focus on the work and made me hold my breath.

[@sazam9700]

I was absolutely captured by this man's ability to communicate with such finesse. Truly you are a tradesman. Great accomplishment on your own masterpiece !!!

[@Exile_Sky]

Four years later, hearing this story again, I worry that traditions like these will die due to that secrecy and unwillingness to teach the craft by the older generation to the younger. Many techniques and methods likely just die with those that developed them...

[@manurajsinghchauhan8803]

True

[@Driendel]

Try convincing a young kid to get out of TikTok and learn a craft that requires patience and practice 🦍

[@GunslingerRose]

@@Driendel it would be a lot easier if they weren’t so secretive

[@Driendel]

@@manurajsinghchauhan8803 How many kids have you seen thanking anyone recently? Because I've seen people learning new things, posting online about it and not crediting anyone for teaching them, reposting other people's videos online with only a mindless greenscreened video of themselves pointing their fingers up as if they are adding something to the content they stole. I would also hide my art away if anyone could copy me, not credit me for it and the art dies anyway because instead of learning the art in earnest, people learned 1/10 of the way for a cool video and move on. Being secretive means that they only share with people as passionate as they are, like the story of Ito told in this video for example.

[@TheGoodDoktor4451]

@@Driendel I don’t think letting a centuries old tradition slowly die off because some people on the internet seem ungrateful is a sensible position to hold. And I have to assume, isn’t the reason these master carvers held. They were evidently secretive before the internet.

[@duderino3460]

I have no knowledge of carving or printmaking, but I'm glad I stumbled across this video. Thank you very much for sharing this story, David.

[@cloudwolf3972]

"I don't know if it has been interesting enough" 5 minutes in and I felt thirsty af but I was laid on my bed and didn't wanted to pause. I watched till the end before I went to get some water.

[@sonnyboiii5292]

Lucas Soares same

[@Freezezonian]

I'd almost forgotten this video, I'd watched it once a while ago but I'm glad it wound up in my feed again. A wonderful story and thank you for sharing.

[@davishatler1874]

This is the most human video I’ve ever seen. Everything good about humanity, here

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

"You're a Craftsman, David."

[@jaybosher6144]

Glasses&Mouthplates I’m a wut?

[@zyphurite]

You're a wizard harry

[@FoxyBoxery]

Youre a communist, Stalin!

[@virileagitur7403]

"A week later he was dead." Well I was not prepared for that

[@Goldennote]

Jesus man spoilers

[@Johannes00]

If anime can teach you one thing it's that the Japanese's mortal weakness is rain, no joke. 😅

[@remlezar9397]

@@Yo_DynamoJoe snape kills dumbledor

[@AddyWulff]

Neither was he apparently.

[@lordsmobile4692]

Death comes usually unprepared

[@blickluke]

"This has gone on far too long, I dont know if its interesting enough..." Meanwhile, 1.6 million views later...

[@corbandotson4295]

2.3 million now

[@Punkanova]

2.5 ;)

[@jerribee1]

Make that 3.

[@impsycko]

It’s interesting how I watched the whole thing even though I am not interested in carving, it’s really nice to see someone talk about something they are passionate about.

[@SebastianPerezG]

You do not need to scream when you talk , this guy speaks so calm. Instant Subscribe.

[@3arendel]

Please do more story telling videos David, I am begging you! This is so relaxing to listen to, very interesting as well.

[@cndl_lght]

I know nothing about wood carving, I didn't think I would sit through the whole video but after listening I got sucked in. This was a very touching story. You have amazing talent. It's an inspiration to see someone from an entirely different background spend years of hard work and dedication to create something unique. I may not have the same taste in passion in you but your story has a universal lesson. Keep driving on until you can't do it no more.

[@WeLoveYouBbyCkes]

i like how Bob Ross is in the recommended side bar lol. it seems like a lot of us don't know how we got here but we all have such a similar experience and appreciation for this video. thank you so much. your story was beautifully told

[@Jonathan-qf2dt]

I keep coming back to this video, incredible. I was lucky enough to speak to Dave in his shop in Asakusa this year and buy one of his prints, one thing off the bucket list.

[@falconpunch6360]

20:23 He's basically carving at an Atomic level at this point.

[@Ashutosh0797]

Perhaps microns but you my friend went too faaaar 😂

[@vance6355]

@@Ashutosh0797 he' exaggerating bc of His impressive skills, i mean the man was 43 year's older then me but even my poor Mole eye's are struggeling to barely See what He is carving there.

[@maxwell_edison]

I don't know why I was recommended this video but I'm crying now

[@martinluc2361]

this piece of wood not ended !

[@jorgealexphoto]

Idk why or how this ended up on my feed, but I am so thankful it did.

[@jorgecardoso5863]

Every once in a while I come back here either to relax, or to, for the 100th time hear David sharing his awesome story and love for this craft

[@SidneyPatrickson]

I almost cried. Still trying to hold them back. Thank you Edit: Nevermind i failed.

[@andreasnewhagen7610]

getting this completely randomly recommended 5 years after it was published and watching the whole thing and being completely interested the whole time was fun

[@billmccaffrey1977]

All craftsmen should hope to be remembered in this fashion. The unintentional influence / teachings through mere observation. Great story. I am a self taught wood worker that learned from many masters just by watching them work. I have been learning to do woodblock carving by watching your KZbin videos. I often re-watch segments of just you carving so that I can see the techniques used - so you too are teaching by letting others observe. Thank you.

[@gordondawson8576]

Hello Dave, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the process of improving your skills. I have not cried as much over your story (happy emotional outburst) than anything else. Once again thank you.

[@piperpilot26]

I have know idea who you are, nor do I have full understanding as to what you do. But wow, what a storyteller you are! I could literally sit and listen to you talk for hours. 😁

[@kylekafka6636]

I don't know why this video was recommended to be, but I'm very glad it was :)

[@ssdsd5394]

Kyle Kafka

[@BrittanyASMR]

So wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

Brittany ASMR hey Brittany!!! this definitely is asmr right?

[@ascendedpigeonx280]

Josh Kimbrough i dont think his is intentional.

[@delf2731]

yeah, unintentional ASMR is the best. Also check his twitch stream JapanesePrintmaking

[@ascendedpigeonx280]

Delf alright!

[@venomtang]

Blatant self promotion. Downvoted

[@FindingTom]

This needs to have an "ASMR" somewhere in the title.

[@edwincaraballo2414]

I got recommened this video today and im glad to say this story touched me even tho im a young guy. Its nice to see art and someones work cherished. It really is.

[@Skaffa]

no, just no

[@Bananapants000]

I think that might actually be why youtube recommended it to me :) But i sat and listened to the story instead of leaving it as background. You only get so much good storytelling like this nowadays

[@Razer5542]

Not everything HAS to be ASMR..

[@kəanıncupıdo]

No.

[@holyarchon9564]

This is a wonderful story. I’ve had mentors but nothing as memorable as yours. Not diminishing my memories but Japan has always been a dream of mine

[@HamletNOR]

What an unbelievably beautiful story and video. What a voice! It's 1:34 AM in Norway right now, and whoever finds this comment, I hope you enjoy this treat as much as I just did. Arigato!

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Imagine the next generation of carvers talking about how they met Dave :)

[@byOldHand]

exactly 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🌟🌟🌟

[@arjunsubrahmanian7535]

Exaactly!

[@anxtypical]

The "not sure what to watch" button brought me to this, it did not disappoint. Great story.

[@chompi2358]

Shaggy found his inner peace in carving

[@Jesse__H]

ano, ruh roh

[@robrick9361]

Lucky for that Woodblock that Shaggy was only using 0.000000001% of his power.

[@shivrrrr]

Super interesting, and I know nothing about wood carving

[@Geolas88]

What still amazed me about this story is that this man got into Japanese wood carving and not only moved to Japan but literally practiced and learned this all my himself, without the internet, with probably barely any guidance for years and years on end. The dedication, drive and resilience of this man is fascinating.

[@ShadoCroc]

The clear and pleasant voice. The ability to tell a story smoother than a spring river. The passion, persistence and dedication. And how badass he looks with the hair and the beard... That was maybe the most unique and satisfying thing I have watched recently. Thank you, David Bull.

[@spacecorgi3074]

27:47 Also that is the most badass anime thing I've ever heard

[@RabidlyTaboo]

do the people clothes tear off when they see amazing work? citation: food wars

[@jonnevitu4979]

* opening starts playing *

[@YaburuRunyaru]

I could watch 5 more hours of this. I could watch a week's worth. What I wouldn't have done, to have been born into a family of craftsmen. If I could whittle away at intensely intricate yet beautiful details, no matter the craft, I could die happy. And I really want to find something like this which I could do for a living once I finish college. Thank you immensely for sharing this story of yours!

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

14:16 Lady:don't tell anyone I gave you those tapes Guy: tells 1.2 million people

[@Oldsah]

Enough time has passed

[@Loxris]

She said to keep it under his hat for 10 years, probably meant the footage as well.

[@bellablow4287]

He honoured her wishes, of ten years

[@InsaneClown2]

Ironically 2.1 now

[@tneew]

To be able to say "Im a craftsman" takes so much skill, personal insight and above all humbling acknowledge of quality in the trade... no craftsmen have ever achieved "the perfect cut" but merely striving to.. Im 49 and still strives

[@3arendel]

I've watched this 4 times, such a great story told in a way only Dave can manage. Absolutely love it.

[@shane8037]

"ano... ano... anooooo....." Dude went full native.

[@drankydrank1]

Lol ikr I caught that too, it's so subtle I have a feeling anyone unfamiliar didn't even notice.

[@amistry605]

What do you mean? Can u explain?

[@YaYeetBeet]

@@amistry605 I'm pretty sure ano is the japanese equivalent of "um"

[@amistry605]

@@YaYeetBeet ohhh ok thanks

[@zombieinject]

Time ?

[@Ohnonoki]

"I am a craftsman, and I recarved it better the second time." Perfect video to eat my dinner to. Thank you for the video, I didn't think I'd be so captivated by woodcarving, but here I am, sitting at my table with cold noodles lol.

[@furrycircuitry2378]

KZbin really has a chokehold on us doesn't it?

[@sungha360]

He is naturally a good historian. I have no interest in wood carving but he is such a good storyteller that he kept me interested in listening.