Update on learning how to make Tozan ryn utagachi

Thanks to the kind advice of Perry, I tried to make Tozan ryn utagachi again the past several weeks. As promised earlier, I will share an update should I be able to make some progress. In brief, I have tried two attempts so far. The photos shown here are snapshots of the second piece. Just feel that making a Tozan ryn utagachi really requires a certain level of craftsmanship - still learning.....