How to make a Katana the Traditional Way: Samurai Legacy

This is the traditional and way real Japanese samurai swords are still made here in Japan to this day. Watch as these Japanese Katana's and knives are crafted by these expert craftsmen!
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Inside a Japanese Sword Smithy
1:39 Paying Respects at the Shrine
2:08 Sword Making Start!
6:51 What do blacksmiths have for lunch?
7:10 Crafting the Outer Layer
10:19 Fine-Tuning
11:13 Hamon
12:25 Putting the Soul Into the Sword
15:05 Sword Completed!
16:06 Packaging
16:51 What We Want to Protect
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  • @Japanesefoodcraftsman
    @Japanesefoodcraftsman3 ай бұрын

    🎉Get your own uniquely handcrafted Shirou Kunimitsu Blacksmith Knife or Katana at our Webshop! shop.japanese-food-craftsman.com/products/shirou-kunimitsu-blacksmith

  • @Jairus_365

    @Jairus_365

    Ай бұрын

    このビデオでは、サイキックアタックにより上級鍛冶屋の顔の左側が損傷しました。敵に捕らえられましたが、なぜ、どのように捕らえられたのかはわかりません。 日本の食品工芸品。 KZread ビデオの鍛冶屋。ご担当者様。 ご希望の場合はレポートを文書化してください。 リポート。よろしければ文書化してください。 安全に過ごしてください。さようなら。

  • @anthonyocarroll5630

    @anthonyocarroll5630

    5 күн бұрын

    What is the cost of katana domo arigato

  • @Brovillion559
    @Brovillion559Ай бұрын

    While in Japan (former marine) a friend invited us to his grandfathers home. There his grandfather had his samurai grandfathers sword. Not sure how many generations it had been passed down but a lot. Anyway his grandfather asked if we would like to see as hold the sword. We sat on our feet/ on our knees and they preyed and preyed for me and then after 5-8 minutes his grandfather picked up the sword said something and waited. Then he handed the sword to my friend and then to me. It was amazing. Not only is it a work of art it’s living proof of the soul or a samurai. It’s amazing. I don’t know how to explain it.

  • @mrunique4871
    @mrunique48713 ай бұрын

    A true Japanese katana is a work of art , and I have truly fallen in love with them . Thank you for the privilege of watching you work .

  • @ThePrimebeef

    @ThePrimebeef

    2 ай бұрын

    why not pick up knife making? you can get started for something like 50 bucks total

  • @mrunique4871

    @mrunique4871

    2 ай бұрын

    @ThePrimebeef I would love to , but my other hobbies already take up most of my time , maybe in the future for sure .

  • @jeffreymiller9706

    @jeffreymiller9706

    2 ай бұрын

    Could NOT agree more. I recently make a chef knife with a hamon. Knowing that level of work creates a nee level of appreciation.

  • @teabaggervance8

    @teabaggervance8

    2 ай бұрын

    We had a ninja at our school.

  • @mrunique4871

    @mrunique4871

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jeffreymiller9706 nice 👌

  • @thesaltysergeant4103
    @thesaltysergeant41032 ай бұрын

    A beautiful and ancient tradition that is not seen around the world. Complete respect to these masters of their art. I have owned a few of these treasures. And very proudly.

  • @danteredgrave120
    @danteredgrave1202 ай бұрын

    Watching a Katana being made is relaxing to me and such a pleasure to watch. If I could physically be there to watch them make it I would, wouldn't even care how much time it takes. Thank you for letting watch you guys make this beautiful piece of art.

  • @Japanesefoodcraftsman

    @Japanesefoodcraftsman

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment!

  • @oldblinddarby2498
    @oldblinddarby2498Ай бұрын

    I personally own two old katanas, one from 17th century, one from late 18th/early 19th (they were examined and dated by anthropologist specializing in Japanese antiquity at the University of Nevada Reno). I'm extremely privileged to have acquired these, and they're more amazing in person than any video could ever do justice, all katana are. The craftsmanship and history of these blades is so fascinating (I mean Japanese swords in general, not just mine specifically)

  • @indracaponious
    @indracaponiousАй бұрын

    The amount of appreciation I have for Japanese culture can't be measured.

  • @BDOLanni
    @BDOLanniАй бұрын

    that quench... you can really see how the katana gets its bend the real way. (and yes what was painted on is crucial for it to even happen). truly great

  • @peterputnam3804
    @peterputnam38042 ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazingly beautiful. The Japanese katana is a true work of art.

  • @jeffreymiller9706
    @jeffreymiller97062 ай бұрын

    The labor of love going into each hammer strike...MUCH RESPECT from a fellow bladesmith.

  • @user-fk6cl6zg7f
    @user-fk6cl6zg7f2 ай бұрын

    刀作りの動画色々見たけど、ここまで懇切丁寧に説明してくれる動画に初めて出会ったw

  • @Carlos-uq8if

    @Carlos-uq8if

    Ай бұрын

    No muestra todo el proceso.Como se obtiene el acero,como se hace el hamon del todo,como se afila,etc.Secretos del Sensei,por supuesto.Hay que aceptarlo,y conformarse.

  • @SanHydronoid

    @SanHydronoid

    2 күн бұрын

    It's beautiful how the internet lets a Japanese,Spanish and English speaker unite like this

  • @Alan-in-Bama
    @Alan-in-BamaАй бұрын

    Your work is more than just a craft, it’s an art form ! Beautiful sword !

  • @carlborneke8641
    @carlborneke864117 сағат бұрын

    To me the crafting process is just as beautiful as the final product.

  • @engredz
    @engredz2 ай бұрын

    13:02 wow! You can actually see the blade form its iconic bend

  • @channel14-22
    @channel14-222 ай бұрын

    大昔からこうやって刀は作られてきたんだな~ 厳かで神聖な感じがする日本の伝統。 ずっと引き継がれるといいですね。

  • @karascrow
    @karascrowАй бұрын

    Japan seems like such an amazing place to live. Not just visit. I definitely envy the lifestyles they have there. The experiences that we don’t get in the US. I’d love to have grown up around this kind of stuff.

  • @Krasses

    @Krasses

    Ай бұрын

    Live? Fuck no. Visit? Hell yea

  • @mattyjay8896
    @mattyjay88962 ай бұрын

    The dedication and pursuit of excellence by the Japanese culture is truly unbelievable!🙏

  • @chiefvercingetorix3662

    @chiefvercingetorix3662

    2 ай бұрын

    You know nothing of Japanese culture clearly. You couldn’t be more wrong buddy.

  • @jonlava173
    @jonlava1732 ай бұрын

    So much tradition and craftsmanship goes into making your beautiful blade. Truly amazing.

  • @josequintana9779
    @josequintana9779Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video with the world. It is amazing to watch a master at his craft and to build a katana from scratch. Hopefully more young Japanese people will follow in his footsteps to keep the tradition going.

  • @apollogill7980
    @apollogill798010 күн бұрын

    一個一個に解説付きで分かりやすいし勉強になる

  • @user-zr6ol7wc7w
    @user-zr6ol7wc7w2 ай бұрын

    Hello from Russia..Kuril Island, Shikotan.I Russian, but Japan in my heart. Peace to peace.

  • @gf2390
    @gf23902 ай бұрын

    There are quite a few collectors around the world that own Japanese swords (Nihonto) which is so great but we should all own not only antique swords but also a shinsakuto to help keep the traditions alive. I am now getting my second shinsakuto. Thank you for for your amazing work . Nihonto is the greatest creation man has ever made in my opinion

  • @Japanesefoodcraftsman

    @Japanesefoodcraftsman

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! Nihonto are absolutely a tradition and art that should be kept going!

  • @gf2390

    @gf2390

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Japanesefoodcraftsman yes the tradition must be preserved

  • @fiju0912
    @fiju091227 күн бұрын

    I admire you for how much patience and passion you have, and you also cultivate accuracy in what you do. I would like to visit your wonderful country in the future

  • @user-qb6mc8zx1y
    @user-qb6mc8zx1y7 күн бұрын

    this is real art!!! i am a brazilian and one of my hobbies is watching katana sword craftmanship videos!! i love katana swords, specially those with wooden sheath and hilt. one day, i´m gonna have one of those... congratulations for keeping such beautiful art alive!!! my humble respect to those men!!!!!

  • @IAmBrooklyn81
    @IAmBrooklyn8126 күн бұрын

    Your art is absolutely beautiful! I can almost see the katana smiling when complete. Thank you.

  • @andytaylor666
    @andytaylor666Ай бұрын

    Such patience and skill. Was truly amazing to watch such a masterful craft.

  • @dezaltamiranoiii3297
    @dezaltamiranoiii32972 ай бұрын

    That's a beautiful process making a katana. 😮

  • @user-lm3tq3jy6k
    @user-lm3tq3jy6k2 ай бұрын

    12:59 刀の反りって一旦逆に反って戻って反るんだ‼️初めて見たけどすげぇww

  • @tickmothy

    @tickmothy

    2 ай бұрын

    I know, it's cool how metal expands and contracts as it changes temperature

  • @jingzhao9841

    @jingzhao9841

    8 күн бұрын

    也许刀刃和刀脊覆盖的是两种不同的土?视频里没有解释如何出现这种弯曲的,很遗憾。

  • @MathewJC25
    @MathewJC258 күн бұрын

    Please never let this die. Keep the tradition. I am not Japanese, I’m from the US and may know nothing of sword making but one day I hope to. This is art, this is something that I hope lives in forever

  • @yanni2112
    @yanni2112Ай бұрын

    Came to see how the Pattern was done and learned a whole bunch more. Great skills.

  • @prometheus160
    @prometheus160Ай бұрын

    what an honour to see how masters create this legendary sword. thank you

  • @luciusirving5926
    @luciusirving5926Ай бұрын

    As a part-time toolmaker, I'm impressed. I make chisels out of rebar everyday and I also use most of these smithing techniques. Brine is my preferred quenchant.

  • @PsionicSounds
    @PsionicSounds2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful process and product.

  • @5zwoodworks
    @5zwoodworksКүн бұрын

    Perfection. Thank you.

  • @zakgalt308
    @zakgalt308Ай бұрын

    What a rare treat to watch and to see.

  • @vaughnedwards1724
    @vaughnedwards172420 күн бұрын

    I didn't know that so much work goes into making a sword like this, fascinating and awesome. To think thousands of these were made to fight wars.

  • @billping2633
    @billping2633Ай бұрын

    I watched a documentary if I remember right on PBS years ago. It made a big impact on me. I hope this tradition and craftsmanship is not lost.

  • @user-hv1sj6kg6n
    @user-hv1sj6kg6n2 ай бұрын

    日本の伝統工芸作品、刀凄い。手間暇手塩にかけて、作ってる姿見ると、凄いです。一回、高松の刀の展示会行きました。感動しました、刃紋や鞘も

  • @quinnhouk5369
    @quinnhouk53693 ай бұрын

    Awesome guys

  • @VorpalForceField
    @VorpalForceField2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work of art .. Thank You for sharing .. Cheers :)

  • @byroncowell1487
    @byroncowell14872 ай бұрын

    Is such a beautiful craft that needs to be kept going and what a beautiful katana either a soul like no other

  • @kamonthirak
    @kamonthirakАй бұрын

    Art work, exclusively process and unique product.👍

  • @GuitarBassCigar
    @GuitarBassCigarАй бұрын

    An amazing and beautiful heritage and process.

  • @ilfarmboy
    @ilfarmboy2 ай бұрын

    this ALWAYS blows my mind

  • @roeberdt-bT.1021
    @roeberdt-bT.10212 ай бұрын

    ...those stones...,. (I recently found corundum as a sharpening stone, and so I have to say thank you for the post. Absolutely appreciated.) there were so many questions that went through my head that I hopefully missed a respectable amount. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @ForgedinPrint

    @ForgedinPrint

    2 ай бұрын

    Actually, that might be a good thing. This is trying to show an entire process in the span of under 18 min. They did a great job from what I know but that would have been quite the accomplishment.

  • @pollarbear6492
    @pollarbear64922 ай бұрын

    Watching the true works that go into these Katanas, you see why that last for centuries and why they never lose their sharpness. This is the one thing I have to say is definitely worth the money they ask for them !

  • @GATKBC

    @GATKBC

    2 ай бұрын

    Katanas totally get dull and need to be sharpened. They aren’t magic, you know.

  • @MetalsirenIXI

    @MetalsirenIXI

    3 күн бұрын

    Thats a very romanticized way to look at a blade.

  • @nickhoward8315
    @nickhoward8315Ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Japanesefoodcraftsman

    @Japanesefoodcraftsman

    Ай бұрын

    !!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @enricodigenova8112
    @enricodigenova811216 күн бұрын

    Beautiful workmanship ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jkorshak
    @jkorshakАй бұрын

    It was fascinating to observe the process. Thank you very much for sharing and best wishes to you.

  • @jj3449
    @jj34492 ай бұрын

    Interesting to watch. In western blacksmithing the apprentice runs the bellows.

  • @George-tz1cv
    @George-tz1cv19 күн бұрын

    Amazing craftsmen.

  • @True_MrYasaki
    @True_MrYasakiАй бұрын

    I was always wondering what and why they do to the steel. Thank you.

  • @White90ice
    @White90ice3 ай бұрын

    Ngl, i admire the work ethics from japan. Im from russia, we got high work ethics too but japanese got some of the highest convictions for their craft

  • @altonjackson855
    @altonjackson855Ай бұрын

    Beautiful work

  • @OANJO18
    @OANJO18Ай бұрын

    Impressionante. Do início ao fim é possível ver a diferença de um trabalho profissional e um amador. Amazing

  • @aarongerdts216
    @aarongerdts2162 ай бұрын

    That joke he told about the dragon and the cat was hilarious

  • @evenindeathistillserve760
    @evenindeathistillserve760Ай бұрын

    I truly pray that aincent tradition, art, and skill of forging katana’s not only never dies but thrives. 🔥

  • @user-uu8vz2jx2m

    @user-uu8vz2jx2m

    Ай бұрын

    刀鍛冶の技術は一度滅びました 技術は継続していません 現代の刀鍛冶は試行錯誤しながら古代の技術を復活させた物であり、未だに古代の日本刀を超える物を作り出す事は不可能なのです... 「本物の日本刀」は日本各地の博物館に展示されていますが、その迫力は現代に作られる日本刀とは全くの別物です

  • @kevinsantos7276
    @kevinsantos727622 күн бұрын

    13:00 the blade bends on the opposite side. first time I'm seeing it.

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN3 ай бұрын

    😊 Cutting Edge Art 😊

  • @luhurwin5854
    @luhurwin58542 ай бұрын

    Saya dari indonesia..sangat tertarik dengan keindahan proses pembuatan katana

  • @harpersnyder2297

    @harpersnyder2297

    2 ай бұрын

    Mau bunuh orang? 😂

  • @MikeK2100
    @MikeK21002 ай бұрын

    Very special.

  • @SolaScriptura21
    @SolaScriptura2124 күн бұрын

    Amazing.

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimalАй бұрын

    Really fascinating thank you for sharing

  • @josepwillis687
    @josepwillis6873 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @user-qd1no8kb1e
    @user-qd1no8kb1eАй бұрын

    いいですね。刀は、ビシッとキランとする光が好きですなぁ。 鬼刃の刀鍛冶職人は、切磋琢磨している所が惹き込まれました

  • @siatonto420
    @siatonto420Ай бұрын

    Beautiful culture

  • @real_smilegamez
    @real_smilegamezАй бұрын

    When I turn 21 I plan on getting some swords and knives for collection, maybe even for training if I ever turn to martial arts and weapons training

  • @Lioness-of-Italy
    @Lioness-of-ItalyАй бұрын

    Respect..🙏🏻

  • @Tattooed-bs4cm
    @Tattooed-bs4cm2 ай бұрын

    One of the best videos i have ever seen......you are real masters!.....Greetings from Vienna!

  • @TheSixSage
    @TheSixSage2 ай бұрын

    Even the food they ate look so good 😫😫😫😫 looked so crunchy and the rice nice and moist. Im hungry 😕

  • @user-fo1nb3jm4e
    @user-fo1nb3jm4e5 күн бұрын

    こういうの見ると欲しくなっちゃうよね。

  • @TheLeeattwood
    @TheLeeattwoodАй бұрын

    Incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

  • @user-gv4tn9nb7f
    @user-gv4tn9nb7fАй бұрын

    Great work indeed! I wish I could own a sword that cuts the air!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-xm1jb2de4d
    @user-xm1jb2de4d2 ай бұрын

    良いものは美しい。手にとりたくなる

  • @user-id3gg1bs9x
    @user-id3gg1bs9x2 ай бұрын

    Σας ευχάριστο πόλι για το υπέροχο βιτεο χίλια ευχαριστώ πολύ

  • @user-mn7vh9pv9s
    @user-mn7vh9pv9s29 күн бұрын

    Beautiful a work of art 🥰👍Want it😊👍Awesome

  • @MrAirblown2009
    @MrAirblown20092 ай бұрын

    I'd love to backpack to Japan to learn how to use the sword by them, while having one special made for me. That could be expensive. That would be an experience like the movies right ?

  • @Andrew.PJMsia
    @Andrew.PJMsia18 күн бұрын

    I've been watching a few western forgers trying to make a "katana"... what they made is nothing compared to this one here. You can see the bend in the katana being formed in the hardening process... the western forgers make the bend by cutting material. These men are the true katana craftsmen.

  • @raidwolf4088
    @raidwolf4088Ай бұрын

    “They don’t exist to kill people, but to protect oneself.” As someone who is pro gun/pro 2A, this resonates with me.

  • @igorkuzmenkin8447
    @igorkuzmenkin8447Ай бұрын

    נהדר! תודה רבה! אושר לך, בהצלחה, השראה והצלחה יצירתית!💪💪

  • @user-ot2gu3lv2j
    @user-ot2gu3lv2jАй бұрын

    完成品が美し過ぎる 昔の人は、これ独学で考えたって思ったら、凄いわって思った

  • @koinokawa
    @koinokawaАй бұрын

    trabalho incrível !

  • @dragon77411
    @dragon774112 ай бұрын

    温度計もない時代に鉄の色を見て温度が分かる職人、鉄の融点は1500℃は現代科学の温度計で測ったもの。昔、TV番組で日本刀を固定しておいて拳銃で撃った見事に弾丸が真二つになった。その番組では頭に来たのかマグナム銃を取り出してきた。さすがにマグナムの銃数発で刀は欠けてしまった。個人的に日本製の鋼の牛刀を40年使っているが、研いで使ってきたので当初より短くなってしまったが、未だに切れ味は最高で最近購入した物よりも重さも刃の厚みもしっかりしている。昔の物は丁寧に作られている。

  • @reidetheunivers2661
    @reidetheunivers26612 ай бұрын

    Sou do Brasil, eu e muitos brasileiros admiramos o trabalho feito por esse ferreiros, e notamos o quão bonito fica o trabalho feito por esses mestres.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @TeaajayZ
    @TeaajayZАй бұрын

    Un grand respect a ses hommes qui perdure leur traditions dans le temps , je suis admiratif du travail en tant que fan du katana traditionnel

  • @rafaelsilvapaganni6335
    @rafaelsilvapaganni6335Ай бұрын

    12:59 amazing

  • @fatchunnurulmuminin6012
    @fatchunnurulmuminin6012Ай бұрын

    Saya sangat suka dengan orang yang masih melestarikan warisan leluhurnya

  • @R124FL
    @R124FL2 ай бұрын

    good

  • @user-ns3ys4kq6l
    @user-ns3ys4kq6l2 ай бұрын

    I would love to have a blade of that quality. I do not have the 15k to buy one. You can see the love and mastery that went into it.

  • @Venya_D-rkin

    @Venya_D-rkin

    Ай бұрын

    And what is the quality? Katana as a sword is popular in pop culture. But all experts will say that European or Middle Eastern clinics were not inferior to Japanese ones in terms of metal quality and sharpening. And they were often better. European blacksmithing is older, richer and more diverse. In addition, unlike Japan, there were no problems with metals and the interaction of different forging cultures. Hence the origin of real works of art! Wedges from Toledo, Arab scimitars, Slavic sabers from bulat (for some reason, the translator does not always correctly translate the word "bulat" - this is a type of steel similar to Damascus). It's just that cinema hasn't made them at least as popular in pop culture as Japanese katanas. UPD This does not detract from the skill of the blacksmith from the video. He is definitely a master of his craft

  • @user-ns3ys4kq6l

    @user-ns3ys4kq6l

    Ай бұрын

    @Venya_D-rkin i am a fan of swords in general. I have just always liked the shape and culture behind the katana. Up until WW2, they were weapons of honor. I have no issue with european swords, and they all had their purpose.

  • @patrickcarter4012
    @patrickcarter40122 ай бұрын

    How much for a kitana?? I would really love to have one. It is a work of art.

  • @harrisonchr
    @harrisonchrАй бұрын

    This is certainly not an easy job, but in the end once the sword is finished, it must be so rewarding.

  • @harrisonchr

    @harrisonchr

    Ай бұрын

    They are beautiful pieces of art, and one day, I'd love to own one.

  • @user-mn7vh9pv9s
    @user-mn7vh9pv9s29 күн бұрын

    Awesome want one 😊👍

  • @alpersevinc3979
    @alpersevinc3979Ай бұрын

    15:34 Look at this hand. This is how a master's hand should be.

  • @korinostream
    @korinostreamАй бұрын

    I need one.

  • @1BlacKghost
    @1BlacKghostАй бұрын

    Восхищён...Хотел бы я получить такой меч. Спасибо за видео и удачи вам в ваших делах!

  • @77teahupoo
    @77teahupoo2 ай бұрын

    ありがとう

  • @daniellewalton4100
    @daniellewalton4100Ай бұрын

    Hey Leonardo this made me think of you

  • @user-kn8fl5wt2s
    @user-kn8fl5wt2s27 күн бұрын

    😊😊 un superbe katana 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @maratkumukoff-ht3de
    @maratkumukoff-ht3de2 ай бұрын

    Народ жив пока живы его традиции 👍 браво 👏

  • @richlander5874
    @richlander58742 ай бұрын

    I want one

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