My grandfather continued to work even after that, saying, ”It was worth losing one hand.''
I think most craftsmen would give up their jobs after losing a hand, but my grandfather was an eccentric person.

When someone appreciates his work, he responds, "I don't need money," and lets them have it.
When someone critiques his work, he becomes enraged and declares, "I don't need money!"
He was described as a "natural" artisan who would destroy items in front of customers.

Therefore, in the true sense of the word, there were many days when the Akasaka family didn't have any rice to eat for the day.
（Stories from the second generation, Akasaka Yukio）