The Genius of Japanese Carpentry Natanoko Today Benson and others are

Today Benson and others are combining centuries-old timber-framing techniques with modern building materials to create houses that are as beautiful as they are durable and comfortable

The outstanding design and durable constrcution is a result of five generations of tool crafting

These features result in a tool that rivals the quality of traditional hand-forged slicks while benefiting from modern manufacturing techniques

reducing user fatigue during extended pruning sessions

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry Natanoko Today Benson and others areThe Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200 year old Yakushiji monastery in Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dedicated modern day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the monastery's reconstruction will not be fully completed until 2030, one of the primary templesthe Picture Hallhas been wholly restored employing the same materials, tools and