For anyone wondering, Yoshihara San is now 79 and still working his craft.

@eddypuentes6155

Жыл бұрын

*Charles Jones good to know he's still alive 🙂? Thanks for the info :-) Charles Jones :-)👍.*

@jaybomb8371

Жыл бұрын

I hope he is still teaching..cheers Ausgranny 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤶

@HashBandicoot356

Жыл бұрын

A true artisan.

@styleslv8800

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@bonumferrum4055

Жыл бұрын

He does not make swords anymore.

I love how this is a metaphor for human life. Impurities make us weaker and heavier. Hammering them out is painful but necessary to become lighter, stronger, more beautiful.

@Jason-mg2vj

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah this comment literally doesn’t make any sense.

@g.s.5110

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jason-mg2vj Clearly you're a dunce to not get that.

@Jason-mg2vj

2 жыл бұрын

@@g.s.5110 or I’m well educated enough to realise this comment is just a pretentious word salad.

@alejandrospeed6399

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jason-mg2vj or a douche?

@Yes-tj7ui

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jason-mg2vj hahahaha

the 480p quality makes me feel like I am watching a video with forbidden knowledge.

@forresthenry9535

3 жыл бұрын

I’m more into western swords. Though they are certainly not the super swords pop culture and anime makes them out to be, as someone who dabbles in metalwork, I certainly respect the blacksmiths and the product they make. Their techniques are indeed fascinating.

@fate6871

3 жыл бұрын

@@forresthenry9535 yes indeed. Both western and japanese swords have really interestibg techniques to make them

@dafranchisekidd02

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@dafranchisekidd02

3 жыл бұрын

@@forresthenry9535 madd props

@seronymus

3 жыл бұрын

Kanna is that you?!

I love how calming and silent this documentary is. Documentaries nowadays are like action movies with blockbuster background music and over usage of cuts.

@HoshikawaHikari

3 жыл бұрын

I think all of us can agree with that~

@e.thereal

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! They should show this in every classroom.

@TheGroundedAviator

3 жыл бұрын

The 90s were the golden age of documentaries.

@seronymus

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGroundedAviator this actually, even the old video aesthetic is perfect

@badeduun1650

3 жыл бұрын

That really is Japan in a nutshell.

Imagine someone saying "have you got a light?" and they pass a hammer and a rod... Mad

@blacktemplar2207

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@michaelowen8

3 жыл бұрын

that's gangsta

@timothytate1815

3 жыл бұрын

Metal AF

@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA

3 жыл бұрын

Have I got a lite? I am the lite.

@JRMCNEA

3 жыл бұрын

Talk about having to start a fire without matches.

I've seen plenty of documentaries that uses electron microscopes and laser scanning and all that to show the molecular structure of these swords, and that's really cool, but the simple demonstration using Playdough was probably the most effective one in showing why these swords are so special. What a great documentary

@jcnruad5810

Жыл бұрын

On the other hand, simple are better. But the other hand, people do want to look something with more precise. (Pardon my engrish)

@razor1uk610

10 ай бұрын

_That Works_ channel with _Ilya_ ..the playdough example ??

I watch this at least once every month or two, along with other videos featuring Yoshindo san. He is not only an absolute master of his art, but a very warm and wonderful man as well. And very courageous to press on in teaching the next generation following the tragic death of his son, who was his heir apparent.

@TheSutov

Жыл бұрын

Master supreme. I'll watch this again. What happened to his son?

@davidtatro7457

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSutov l am not sure. I only know that he died tragically somehow. He was only in his 40s l believe.

@Kenny-yl9pc

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, that is so tragic... I'm really sorry for him. So unfortunate that the line of his family tradition is now broken, I mean it could very well go back for centuries, which is the case for many master craftsmen of his reputation/standing in Japan. But I'm glad that he keeps going and even trains the next generation. That is true tradition and something really worth doing.

@williamlewis8492

Жыл бұрын

I just watched for the sixth time, I am still amazed at the attention to detail and the way that the hamon comes to life. I will probably be watching it again, and again.......

Imagine the thought and trial and error the founders of this method went through. Truly amazing.

@Lootcifer96

2 жыл бұрын

That's brutal.

@silverphoenix684

2 жыл бұрын

On the other side of that coin, imagine the thrill of discovering a new or better material or way to do what they were perfecting. Makes me smile thinking about how hyped they must've been, although rarely.

@calholli

2 жыл бұрын

It was likely just like the I-phone-- meaning these were ideas discovered over centuries, such as hardening techniques and brittle vs flexible, ect... and someone just came along and took those known techniques of metallurgy and even adding a harder strip of steel for the edge like they do in Axes, but then put them all together with that new innovation of differential hardening using the clay---- gotta love it. Built off the shoulders of giants; that's how most things are in our species; we tend to take for granted all the things we know as "common knowledge", when every bit of it was a break through at some point in the past.

@kyewillett8405

2 жыл бұрын

Aliens show them how it was done

@calholli

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyewillett8405 and Now they flood our borders.. smh. They fell off

This is one of the most enjoyably cogent documentaries I've seen on katana making-free of a lot of annoying pseudo Japanese music, and dumb reenactments of samurais. Every step is explained with Japanese words and processes displayed. Thank you kindly!

@Suyamu

9 жыл бұрын

blipblip88 That's probably because it's a Japanese-made documentary, translated into English.

@davidlefort4553

8 жыл бұрын

Suyamu andhe doesnt have the inteligence to see that

@Suyamu

8 жыл бұрын

david lefort There's nothing wrong with him pointing out the good quality, especially in comparison to the other trashy "documentaries" out there. And it's not a matter of intelligence - I wouldn't have known it's Japanese made either if I didn't read the credits by chance.

@mhauck99

8 жыл бұрын

+blipblip88 That sir is one of the most enjoyably cogent comments i have seen in regards to katanas.

@jesusislord7632

8 жыл бұрын

+blipblip88 hi

I legitimately enjoyed this, for once 48mins and 58sec of my life was not wasted.

@ngoctu2603

4 жыл бұрын

tj lucky truest

@kcnl2522

4 жыл бұрын

True

@peppersaltman1805

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@luisclaudio4622

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

This is the second time I'm watching this, after KZread recommended it again 😳😳😳 for some reason, once you start you can't stop.

@zienarl9437

3 жыл бұрын

what is this video? kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3-jqaiDXafTZ6g.html

@saltycreole2673

3 жыл бұрын

Most sublime endeavour for a killing weapon. The ultimate goal is beauty and death. How perfectly human.

@gt40ram

3 жыл бұрын

@@zienarl9437 *№#№№##№#####№№№№№№№_-№€||€€##wt

@ghostdog7250

3 жыл бұрын

It really is satisfying 😊 I love this type of shit!!😂😂

@cristianchiorescu2710

3 жыл бұрын

The road to perfection!

Am I the only one watching this for the fifth time over the past five years? For some reason I keep coming back

@frankzappa6391

2 жыл бұрын

Probably time to make a sword my friend.

@rogerrichey8807

2 жыл бұрын

I've watched this probably 30 times at least. Yoshindo says that if his apprentice can't learn from watching he doesn't want to teach them anyway. I really hope to make a katana

I hope these traditions never die. This is art, pure art based on thousands of years of trials and errors, blood, passion, sweat, tears and pride. I love the bushido philosophy. What a fascinating country Japan is, oh my God

@zznug2837

4 жыл бұрын

unfortunately traditions have no place in the new world we create, few more generations and tradition will mean reading your facebook feed in the morning while you take a dump

@Anna15077

4 жыл бұрын

More fascinating is that people like u exist and have love for a culture other than theirselves. I salute u sir.

@Anna15077

4 жыл бұрын

zznug 2 actually no. It just depends on how u live your life my culture is still strong and I see young people around me also taking actively steps to keep it alive... I assume u r a westerner. I encourage u to do the same. Do everything in ur power to keep ur culture alive sir. 👍🏻

@zznug2837

4 жыл бұрын

@@Anna15077 Yes you are right...we need to take steps to keep it alive because its barely breathing! I live in eastern Europe, my country has a fare amount of history and pride in its history, and I can see how in the last 10 - 15 years people are drastically distancing themselves from their true traditions and replacing them with any other tipe of tradition they are bombarded with on the internet/media/press. For example I saw this happening at most of the places I worked at, people running the place where copying the management system imported from another country, im not saying you shouldn't learn from others and improve, but improve upon your work don't just copy what someone else did. And im talking even about businesses like food serving, I can see a HUGE decline from traditional food to modern food, where people don't open businesses providing traditional food because its more expensive and labor intensive to make it over the modern easier alternative(even if the easy alternative provides less nutrients, harmful chemicals and artificial flavor). My country even has the western example of why tradition is good to keep but we are still not stopping from throwing it out the window for no apparent good reason.

@fransthefox9682

4 жыл бұрын

This tradition is actually about one thousand years old and they learned it from China.

This doc not only shows the style of japanese swordsmith but also his patience, resilience, hard work and concentration his willing to put in his masterpiece following the time that goes in crafting one. Just facinating!!!

This skilled gentleman makes everything from scratch even the fire.

@ilyeli6488

3 жыл бұрын

i thought you were kidding before watching the video

@jadoon65

3 жыл бұрын

That's a Master craftsman performing his art.

@PolySpikeAndWave

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilyeli6488 I was blown away and I saw that. I love it !!

@bsiferd

3 жыл бұрын

This man treats mud and Clay better than my parents ever treated me

@ajtam05

2 жыл бұрын

@@bsiferd I wanna be that mud or clay. :D

Generations of information, technique, skill, craftsmanship, dedication and tradition ingrained into each sword. Truly Amazing. How can you not Love and Admire the Japanese people...

The word "amazing" just isn't enough to do justice to this level of artistry.

Working at night and in darkness, so that the smith can see the subtle colour of the hot metal in the forge and example of supreme craftsmanship

@ProfessionalArmourer

5 жыл бұрын

even the village blacksmith kept their forge in the shadows of their shop in order to view the different colors of the steel and iron they were working in order to gauge temperatures. And they very often used Iron and welded steel heads to tools such as chisels and splitting wedges since hardenable steel was at a premium back in the day.

@krissi66x

5 жыл бұрын

Knows the bahaviour of raw materials!

@josediaz-io4dg

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha you just full of it....

@josediaz-io4dg

5 жыл бұрын

Why the fuck would I wanna buy some shit that would last a thounsend years I aint living that long to enjoy it......and if I do what would I do with it for a thowsend years??......I might as well get a chair that last me a thowsend years so I can sit down and watch it for a thowsend years getting dust and rotten....or should I make a use of it killing people cutting their heads off for a thowsend years instead ???....all the rest is bullshit ...a brain wash to those who dont know what todo with their money. ......why dont you use that money to feed the poor people for a thowsend years???........a thowsend years!!...GTFOH!!.....nonesense.......

@Anga420

5 жыл бұрын

whats a thowsend mean? also not sure what a thounsend is. nonsense indeed

I don’t know how many times I have watched this but I know it never gets old. I love how much care they put into everything they do. The swords are beautiful and in my eyes priceless.

@samlichfield5683

2 жыл бұрын

J

@samlichfield5683

2 жыл бұрын

Nijnin

A little-known fact about Japanese swords. 1. Japanese swords have been famous in Asia since the middle ages, and they were exported to China, Korea and distant Asian countries. Influenced by Japanese swords used by pirates in the medieval period, some swords in China and Korea came to resemble Japanese swords. 2. The forging method used by modern Japanese swordsmiths was developed in Japan in the 1500s. In the 1500s, the Bizen school of swordsmiths, the largest group of swordsmiths in Japanese swords, was destroyed by a great flood, and uniform steel began to circulate throughout Japan, so the accurate forging method of Japanese swords before that was not accurately inherited. Therefore, Japanese swords are divided into the Koto Period (Old sword period) before the 1500s and the Sintho Period (New sword period) after that. 3. Since the 1900s, Koreans came to Japan and learned how to make Japanese swords from Japanese swordsmiths. Using this technology, they started to make swords in Korea, and they claim that "We are restoring old Korean swords in a traditional way.". However, these technologies were developed in Japan in the 1500s and are forging technologies in the Sinto period (New sword period). In addition, most of the restored swords are similar to Japanese swords exported from Japan to Korea in the medieval period and not to Korean old swords.

@user-ze7ml6ec9m

Жыл бұрын

So which one was better? The old sword period or the new one?

@user-ef1tq8xg6t

Жыл бұрын

@@user-ze7ml6ec9m Old katana is most beautiful ,sharp and strong. New katana (1500〜) can't compete. It's because of material and method. So japanese had treated old katana as family clan's treasure for long time until GHQ banned. Famous and legendary katana in japan is almost old. Poor english from a japanese.sorry.

@TheBigMclargehuge

9 ай бұрын

Those forging technologies were developed by the Norsemen a full thousand years before the Japanese entered the age of steel.. Open a fuckin book dude.

@user-jn5fz4dc4w

7 ай бұрын

​@@TheBigMclargehuge嘘をつくな

@user-jn5fz4dc4w

6 ай бұрын

@@TheBigMclargehuge 日本のこと何も知らんくせにでしゃばるな

I had the honor to meet Yoshindo Yoshihara, I will keep his book signed personally as a treasure

@codered5431

4 жыл бұрын

Enrico Maglio what honour. Amazing they been doing this for thousands of years. Is Yoshindo still alive

@enricomaglio5236

4 жыл бұрын

​@@codered5431 I do hope so, as he was born in 1943. He was here in Italy during the Kendo Worldwide Championship, it was May the 21st, 2012, so a lot of time ago. That evening he did a thing never done before outside Japan, he showed us the hardening phase of a Shinken. Several time in the past he showed the hardening phase, but they were shorter blades, typically a Tanto.

@MauriceLeviejr

4 жыл бұрын

Sensei _/\_

@MauriceLeviejr

4 жыл бұрын

Sensei _/\_

@AGMartinez

4 жыл бұрын

The Craft of the Japanese Sword by Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo Yoshihara (1987) b-ok.cc/book/1147183/43728e

The Japanese, their culture, the amazingly meticulous way they do things. It makes me smile. In a time where it seems that everything is done halfway or with corners cut, they do things The right way.. this video is proof of the professionalism and hard work they put in with everything they do.

@Rundvelt

2 жыл бұрын

No, they don't do it the right way. They do it a particular way. Often times, this can mean a good way, but it can also mean a bad way. You need to understand Japanese culture where the actions of the previous generation are revered, and not to be questioned, even if they're sub par. For example, look at Kyudo. Quite possibly the worst way to shoot a bow, and it's all built up based on silly nonsense that's cultural.

@marlingreen9203

2 жыл бұрын

Cut the bullshit!

@nicthemickatx

2 жыл бұрын

Before rampant neo liberalism destroyed them america and Europe were packed to the gills with master craftsman the likes of which history hasn't seen before or again. When i buy stuff i need, i try to buy things made in the 1800s and either restore them or have an american craftsman do it. I promise you that meticulousness that you revere is in your own back yard. I know because i revere it too and have known many, many, many people who are in the top teir of their craft who are so knowledgeable about their trade that they literally have dozens of lifetimes of knowledge on the subject. There are tons of home hobby blacksmiths and leather workers whose work I'd put up against anybody. People who create all their own materials and many of their own tools from scratch including leather(harvest- tanning- finishing and production), iron from (raw ore), steel(ore and charcoal) , their forges(from clay they dug) and anvils. These people are a little harder to find because we are drowning in corporate, consumerist garbage but if you look real hard they are around. Eventually they'll try to remove us all because independent tradesmen are the difference between a financially free society and serfdom.

@Mav8887.

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicthemickatx hell yeah 🤘

@nicthemickatx

2 жыл бұрын

@Sir Scrotus nah, politicians flooding the country with unskilled labor and highly skilled artisans don't work for $5/hr. Id sit at home before I would work for peanuts . America didn't have that problem until the immigration act of 1965.

It's an honor being able to watch such a great swordsmith at work, I have the utmost respect for him

Total respect how he shaped and contour the sword to its desired design only with hammer and anvil. Modern guys with home forge will sandbelt it.

@ebrandon98

3 жыл бұрын

Modern guys "Huh, sander go BRRRRRRRR" "It's a home forged katana, therefore it's worth $2000." Actual cost, $10 in sanding belts. $1.00 in acid fucking the hamon.

@derptrolling4740

2 жыл бұрын

He is an old school.

This is honestly an honor to witness. Such skill and dedication that goes into making such a strong and powerful yet beautiful work of art is truly admirable.

@SensuAudica

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, it’s a stark contrast to the mass production of these swords going on in China today. No respect for the craft or history what so ever it seems.

@dionysis8680

2 жыл бұрын

its a weapon meant to slice the enemy in half with a single swing

@Denominov

2 жыл бұрын

@@dionysis8680 Definitely not. An odachi maybe if you swing hard enough, but katanas are too small and too light to bisect a man.

@dionysis8680

2 жыл бұрын

@@Denominov There is that show that they cut pigs and even boars in half with similar sized swords. this is a katana dude, it will keeall

@yoyojoe9240

2 жыл бұрын

The possibility of Slicing Two pigs at Once is there and it relies on the Weapon itself but "the handler" is also a key factor.

that clay model explanation of why they cross cut the steel bars just blew my mind. The wonders of how centuries old techniques come up with this knowledge. Such a humble and modest skill that are centuries ahead of it's time.

@dragonslayer2729

7 жыл бұрын

Actually these skills are not ahead of their time. The Vikings used folded steel for their swords centuries before and the Scythians along with many other cultures used differential hardening. That doesn't mean it isn't remarkable craftsmanship though.

Just did some digging online. The swordsmith featured in this documentary is Yoshindo Yoshihara, and for all wondering, he is still alive and actively making masterpieces.

@yoyojoe9240

2 жыл бұрын

Yes....he was born in 1946......and still On the Job but he uses a few Aprentices to "create" those Masterpiece Swords at a WOOPING..$60,000 USD EA.

@flra00788

Жыл бұрын

To add to you research, his son, bless his soul also forged katanas but passed away prematurely due to cancer, if I remember correctly. I believe his grandson will now continue the legacy

@MasterJunus

Жыл бұрын

@@yoyojoe9240 US$60,000 is definitely a large pricetag, but you get a one-of-a-kind piece made by a master of a technique that's been used for centuries. I feel it's worth it if you have the kind of money to afford it.

@MasterJunus

Жыл бұрын

@@flra00788 I'm very sorry to hear that. It's a tragedy that yet another great artist was taken from us-and especially from his family-too soon. I am, however, glad that the next generation is continuing the family tradition. Thanks for the update.

@outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699

Жыл бұрын

@@yoyojoe9240 the price is quite warranted tho. He is considered the best living swordsmith and is by no exaggeration, a master

One of my prized posessions is a Japanese short sword my friend brought back to America in 1945. He said there was a huge pile of swords being cut up to disarm the Japanese. He asked his CO if he could have one and picked one out. I traded pre 1933 U.S. gold coins for this priceless to me Wakazashi. After the signature was examined I was told my sword was made in 1661. I will treasure it to my dying day.

@matthewholmes1743

2 жыл бұрын

Sure would like to see a pic of that beauty

@lillyf40

Жыл бұрын

The blade of a true ancient Katana is rarely over 28 inches in length. So I don't believe your sword is "short".

@jonnysaxon6052

Жыл бұрын

That is truly amazing what an honor to own that sword I wouldn’t even know how to act lol

@dantevideti8026

Жыл бұрын

You should try to find the family it belong and give it back to them its à spoil of war and it belong to their rightful owner probably they will buy it back from you at a fair price

@razor1uk610

10 ай бұрын

..depending upon the Economy, being such an old sword, if it otheriwse is in good or better condition, I'm sure a Japanese Sword House/Studio-shop or the Diet might purchase it off you for a good sum to 'repatriate it'. Otherwise care for it, a little de-ionized water (non of that republican state's polluted water), a soft cloth, occasional talcum-powder to absorb water drops & water-mark smears etc,..

I've been watching this documentary for years now while I try to sleep. It makes me feel so calm, it makes me sleep easier.

@arthurbrando8274

2 жыл бұрын

Sameeeeeeee

@sdharth5432

2 жыл бұрын

Add me on that list

@jrv634

2 ай бұрын

same haha I came to the comment section to see if I wasn't the only one

For some reason I have been addicted to watching sword making videos lately. I think it's the idea of creating a one of a kind tool using metal to create a unique work of art. Making a katana looks to be very work intensive, complex, and requires a lot of skill and expertise but the end product is totally worth all the hard work that went into it.

@CheffBryan

8 жыл бұрын

+jhhwild You can make a "soup can" forge for pretty cheap, and small, short pieces of steel at the right grade aren't hard to find online. If you're interested in making your own blade, you can definitely forge your own for surprisingly little. Oh, and Borax makes for a very reliable flux in metallurgy. It's cheap, too.

@jhhwild

8 жыл бұрын

CheffBryan I'm not sure if I'll ever make one but maybe someday I'll look into it. It doesn't seem like something you can simply pick up and master, you need lots of practice and time to dedicate to it so I would need to be very motivated and have lots of time to set aside for it if I ever wanted to try it

@CheffBryan

8 жыл бұрын

jhhwild Thus the soup-can forge. Hell, the tutorial video ends with the guy making a tiny knife from an old spoon.

@jhhwild

8 жыл бұрын

CheffBryan I might try it out someday.

@rienhash8028

8 жыл бұрын

+jhhwild Making kanata is can be compared with making high-tech weapon in our era, I think., like tank and machine-gun.

I love the way guys like this try to keep it as traditional as possible and not stray too far away from methods used hundreds of years ago

@ShawnJonesHellion

3 жыл бұрын

I love how people believe the world existed 200 years ago, along with Santa, giant bunnies, democracy, peace an love etc. 😘

It's the first time that I can see an amazing Japanese swordsmith in a very detailed way. Thank you!

Assuming he is still alive and has the strength to swing a hammer, imagine how much more refined his technique has become, and what kind of a masterpiece he could make.

@ferg5147

4 жыл бұрын

He is still alive he is 77 years old and he realy hasnt aged that much

@cusefan5510

4 жыл бұрын

Ferguson Ferguson Japanese genetics are incredible

@tomaszwota1465

4 жыл бұрын

@Timmy P leading cause of death in men aged 20-44 in Japan is suicide. I would guess it has something to do with social pressures and, ultimately, stress.

@tomaszwota1465

4 жыл бұрын

@Timmy P that well may be true. Also, I'd have to confirm that but I _think_ Japan is getting better (but still up there). I'll try looking for statistics over time later and update this comment if I'm wrong. Anyway, I doubt the relationship with longevity and stress is just that clear cut simple. You can't eliminate stress, and probably shouldn't. But learning ways of reacting to it may be what makes the difference. Obviously, Japanese aren't some mythological utopian stoic creatures that live long because they mastered the art of minimizing stress. They are just people after all.

@tomaszwota1465

4 жыл бұрын

@Timmy P so... That typical Japanese corporation hierarchy pressure you hear all about is... Good stress?

Now that is putting your heart and soul into your craft I'm in awe at such sheer brilliance of this man

@joshglover2370

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to own one of these beautiful weapons! 😍

@barunyumlembam4451

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshglover2370 you won't be able to , I mean the original one , you might get a duplicate Katana instead , since there are so many fake knife makers .

Bizen Nagamitsu is famous for being owned by "Kojiro Sasaki" who was a rival of "Miyamoto Musashi", the strongest samurai in Japan.

@Jay-cu7jn

3 жыл бұрын

RIP 4000 years

@Jay-cu7jn

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayclyde6472 I don't give a shit

@Jay-cu7jn

3 жыл бұрын

@@definitelynotjasonmomoa I don't give a shit

@Jay-cu7jn

3 жыл бұрын

@@definitelynotjasonmomoa He needs to be put in his place

@Jay-cu7jn

3 жыл бұрын

@@definitelynotjasonmomoa I don't give a shit

The voice of the narrator is soft to the ears and the creator of this video has mastered editing because there were no fillers and all scenes are needed to fully and completely understand.

This is amazing. In this day and age i find real appreciation for something that is made with true craftsmanship and respect for the ability of the craftsman. Something that is truly handmade

@Grim_Azrael

8 жыл бұрын

+SC Cookie CutterZ In the world of internet, not many will be able to produce such outstanding objects by a true craftsman.

@edbuckwalter4506

5 жыл бұрын

Having a sword made for me in the old ways is one of my biggest items on my bucket list.

@frankmoser6251

5 жыл бұрын

It's cool but a gun is manufactured quicker shoots farther and requires NO honor lol but STILL this definitely HAS it's place lol

@bmonthatipkul

5 жыл бұрын

Frank Moser manufactured quicker? Has no honour? Are you sure?

@frankmoser6251

5 жыл бұрын

100% sure lol

Probably THE BEST katana smith video I've ever seen. Outstanding work and thank you for the post.

This was amazing ! I’m not sure I’d open up my workshop and demonstrate hundreds of years of “secret” sword making…but I’m glad this master sword smith did as a study in an integral part of feudal Japan.

I have an enormous respect for the art. When I was a lowly apprentice in the culinary arts to become a Chef, I had the honor to learn under a renowned Japanese Chef, Sukie. When I graduated Sukie had a set knives made for me. Sukie's Family have been making Samurai swords for 9 generations. The best set of knives ever. Chef Ken

@silverphoenix684

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that. One of the best comments I've ever read.

@arshagorfali3707

Жыл бұрын

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@GordiansKnotHere

Жыл бұрын

That is incredible. Their dedication to a discipline is second to none. I dedicated over 4 decades of training in the Aiki arts and at times directly under a Shihan from Japan. The concept of Shugyo is not easily understood nor earned.

Never saw anyone to light a fire by hammering an iron! Makes me really happy to know this method now :)

@fromoz9294

7 жыл бұрын

u mean special japanese TP ?

@fromoz9294

7 жыл бұрын

Joseph Padron haha schmock. i mean, look at ur pic :)

@rileydinkleman1022

5 жыл бұрын

Dscheesus shmuck* dumbass.

@christopherscooper58

5 жыл бұрын

Take a metal coat hanger and bend it back and forth it gets hot. Same thing.

@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite

5 жыл бұрын

I imagine getting it that hot requires good technique, too hard or soft and the metal will simply flatten and cut off or not get hot enough.

I loved this documentary. It gave a sense of artistry, dignity and sense of beauty from crafting a katana without glorifying the sword itself. It is rare to see documentaries about the Samurai Sword that don't say its the best sword of all time.

This is what I love about Japan - focus on what you are creating, be patients & dexterous, and true works of art will emerge - no matter whether it is swords, kimonos, food, gardens etc.

This was VERY enjoyable to watch.... An amazing craftsman at work.... A true Master of his trade. I feel humbled to have seen his work.

"A polisher is aware that he is in fact wearing away the life of the katana in his hands" Man, that's so deep.

@joshglover2370

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way when I am sharpening my knives!

@williamsmith3132

4 жыл бұрын

Me too (lol)

@justdev8965

4 жыл бұрын

Tell me there is one woman that gets that and I'll call you a liar.

@LambeauLeeeper

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if this applies to me rubbing one out?

@ripx5848

4 жыл бұрын

@@justdev8965 if you substitute the word wife in the place of polisher and substitute the word husband in the place of katana then yes:-)

I have been watching documentaries for over 40 years, and this program rates very high. I offer my thanks to the professionals who shared the mysteries of their craft, and to the people who wrote, produced, and presented this program. Well done.

The intricacy and delicate craftsmanship of these swordsmakers are breathtaking that's why the Samurai has its respect around the world!

It always incredible how Japanese put passion in their work, it never fail to amaze me

Absolutely humbling, I have been I the metal industry all my life and never have I seen this level of intricate art , truly this is an art in itself ! 🙏🏼

@kevinmarron5231

4 жыл бұрын

I saw a documentary, of an American blacksmith, try his hand, at sword smithing. It was very inspiring. He was only in his, late twenties, early thirties. He was more into, Nordic swordsmanship.

@kevinmarron5231

4 жыл бұрын

@Lebo leigh Leigh Never, really, researched them! Thanks, though! 👍

Superb documentary. It effectively ties together the absolute artistry of the sword making with the superb lethality and love of the weapon as a whole. It must have been a thing of absolute lethal beauty to see a Samurai use a sword like this in combat.

@dragonslayer2729

7 жыл бұрын

Roy Dowd It would probably let you down. They weren't superbly lethal really. Cutting power is comparable to most lighter longswords and they were seldom used in combat. Their primary purposes were spiritual, as a status symbol, a backup weapon of your spear or Naginita snapped, and used in duel. Japanese warfare and fighting was not revolved or dependent upon their swords as most people think nor were they more skilled than most other society's in swordsmithing or swordsmanship. Don't get me wrong the Japanese were great smiths and fighters just they are hugely overestimated by most.

@killer408cid

7 жыл бұрын

Katanas were great for cutting down unarmored peasants who weren't respectful enough. For real fighting, samurai used spears...like just about every other culture.

Found this after watching a documentary on Damascus steel blades and I just have to say how awesome the overall history of sword making techniques from different cultures is to see.

I accidentally clicked on this after a shower, but man did I stay. This is interesting stuff

@nickcurry8339

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, the randomness of youtube. I found this by total accident as well.

@maxklassen254

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickcurry8339 so did I too

@longwhitemane

3 жыл бұрын

I love when that happens!

@stevenmc56

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen video of a Japanese sword that cut a machine gun barrel in half .

@murtazaalam8326

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenmc56 That's some anime level stuff right there

Number of safety items worn by these smiths - zero. Number of injuries - zero. Says it all. Master craftsmen. Great vid.

@tovsteh

5 жыл бұрын

You don't become a master craftsman without failures and injuries. Its how they learned their trade.

@markdoldon8852

5 жыл бұрын

No, it says nothing. Accidents happen. Failure to wear safety gear kills and injures millions worldwide. Two major groups are mist likely to be injured: brand new employees with zero training is first. Without knowing better, they can be harmed through ignorance. Once they have even a little training they become wary of the tools and tend to be pretty safe. The other major injury prone group are the old, very experienced worker who thinks 'im too smart to hurt myself. When hiring experienced finish marine carpenters, my dad used to count fingers. It was rare to get to 10. Working my life in shops of 5-10 men, ive seen 5 partial amputations (including the tip of my own 3rd finger because I wash rushing, numerous head injuries saved by hardhats, uncounted eye injuries prevented by safety glasses, toes saved by safety boots. Three of the fingers lost were very experienced workers pulling stocking through a saw Safety gear saves injuries, anybody who denies it needs to be prevented from ever training any new workers their bad habits. In fact, i wont even accept that in my shops any longer Wear the gear or get out

@zoiders

5 жыл бұрын

The biggest reason they can do this safely is because its a bespoke item that will be ready when its ready. Nearly every accident I have seen in the workplace is the result of someone being rushed to churn out work at an unsustainable pace.

@Lanewreck

5 жыл бұрын

@@markdoldon8852 all your points are proven, from the standpoint of manufacturing in big business with people working at a pace that could possibly put them in danger without ppe. These are craftsmen, making an item that will be "done when it's done" their hammering is not only light and slow for shapping, but to AVOID hazards. Also the types of steel they use doesn't spark like iron or standard steel when struck. You're an idiot for even commenting on a subject that doesn't even call for your input like that, seriously.

@wasd____

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lanewreck You're an idiot. Safety gear and PPE is critically important regardless of the pace or purpose of your work, because accidents happen to everyone. I've been working metal for years as a personal hobby, at my own pace, never rushing, never working tired, etc., and I still have all of my eyes, ears, and fingers in good working order because I always protect them with appropriate safety gear, not because I can just magically "avoid hazards" by working slower.

The Japanese sword and especially the creating of each sword is extremely AMAZING and one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen.

As a 49-year-old American I have had a love affair with the Japanese sword since I was a teenager. I once had the honor of seeing one from the late 1800s. Passed down many generations still owned by the family. Thank you Ish.

He dedicated himself to the artistry and craftsmanship of sword making. Only it doesn’t seem like a sword at all. The amount of detail and time into building it made it feel like it came to life out of the flame of his forge. It’s beautiful and functional. I loved this it’s the documentary I didn’t know I needed. Once I began I couldn’t stop watching. Good video.

Love the old school style of this video. It's simple, clear and quaint. Perhaps the most enjoyable video of making katana I have seen so far.

I am left speechless by the dedication and skill of this gentleman. I hope this way of making swords will never die out.

The fire starting tradition this master sword maker begins for his work is definitely very cool to watch... The samurai sword has to be one of the greatest weapons ever created.

A master artist and Craftsman something so beautiful, yet so deadly! Form and Function to its perfection. Thank you it was an honor to watch you create this beautiful weapon.

I've been watching documentaries about katana making but this one is the most explicit and detailed. Outstanding.

This is an Art Respect to the Great Heritage of Japan

@kelsey1487km

4 жыл бұрын

Nomad Wanderer c

It was a pleasure to watch and appreciate the amount of work and skill that goes into the making of such beautiful art. Thank you.

It's always a pleasure to watch craftsmen at work. Excellent documentary.

As a blacksmith, I can only dream of being this good

@Rundvelt

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say it's good. There's tons of better techniques, especially since Japan has access to good steel now, and doesn't have to fold metal. It's like practicing to play pool with a crooked cue. What's the point?

@michaelstringer5520

2 жыл бұрын

Rundvelt well, just to say I’ve done it. And I guess to honor the old smiths of Japan

Mr Kojitso, this is the 2nd time I have watched you work, I know it has taken years to learn your profession and you are amazing in your small work place.AMAZING.

That’s so wild, I never realized 2 different steel types are used like that wrapped inside. So cool and what incredible tech for the time, even today.

Fascinating how a weapon can be such a beautiful masterpiece, Japanese Swordsmiths are masters. Such a Katana is worth every penny

One of the best documentaries I've seen. Incredible skill.

Amazing to work on the steel for so long and then quench in water with no fear of cracking because he knows exactly how hot the steel is by eye. Truly a master.

As a Westerner I am honoured to have been able to see this piece of Nippon history. It is a part of their soul that conquered the world with its beauty!✌️🙏

My #1 favorite video on KZread.

He even plays the bellows of his forge like an instrument. That is a skill set in its self!!!

@LEO1WOLF

5 жыл бұрын

I was equally impressed by the initial lighting of the fire. Everything speaks of precision & great care steeped in tradition.

@ProfessionalArmourer

5 жыл бұрын

In doing so he is also gauging how much O2 he is adding so he doesnt create scale on the metal.nor deplete his coal to fast, this is the part that amazes me the most. We look at this as if its all metal skills and yet the metal work is just a small part... its almost a religion!

Without a doubt the best Japanese Sword forging video I have ever watched. I will share it with others. Thank you very much⚒️⚔️

This is craftmanshjp and art combined to a level that most of us dont understand.

While all the other documentaries about Japanese keep telling people how difficult it is to make the swards, this one, however , shows all the detailed footages of how difficult it actually is. Amazing!

This is a live version of the book "The craft of the Japanese Sword". I fawned over that book in my late teens during the late 90's. Thank you for the upload.

This is so cool, what a magnificent culture Japan has, I particularly love the way he fired his forge, no grinders, no drills, no modern tools at all, that’s cheating.

@micahcampa

3 жыл бұрын

most modern japanese sword smiths use power hammers becuase it is hard to get apprentices that will help you hammer

The most calming video ever that makes you sleep easier and peacefully. Who agree with me?

@nickoloes

3 жыл бұрын

Over the years I've watched this a half dozen times or so. The one on polishing is also great.

@PaulCarius

3 жыл бұрын

True, i fell asleep in the 1st 5 min haha

@joshacollins84

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@PinkuStyle

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed feel asleep to it last night. haha

I'm totally speechless! Like that was one of the most beautiful works of art I have ever witnessed . The pride ,the tradition, through out the beginning of time and all with simple hand tools used in such presidency if not the whole thing is trash just to master that is just totally fucking awesome. The patience alone to make something so beautiful but yet one of the deadliest weapons ever . I always said I would never bow down to no man but man I'm on my knees bowing . I'm a better person for watching that for real . Puts alot in perspective about how technology has taken away so much tradition in this world . Thanks for that video!

So mesmerising watching a true craftsman of such an ancient practice.. Awesome video! Thanks for sharing 😊

For the whole duration of the film I thought I was back in those times, the simplicity, elegance yet complexity of the Japanese way. Watching this actually calmed me down. I even had to make myself some green tea to get in tune with the vibe.haha excellent documentary. thank you.

It makes me laugh when people say "I've got a real Samurai sword. It cost £100".

@sebastiancoolidge2401

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got 6000 USD into mine but had it custom made for me

@robertdibella408

3 жыл бұрын

I have inherited mine from my uncle who received it from an officer during the Japanese surrender in the 2nd world war the officer told of its history this sword was passed down from generations its history is well documented that's all I'll say it's my treasure...

@stevenm8230

3 жыл бұрын

I also don’t remember seeing anyone ask where u got ur sword from bud

@stevenm8230

3 жыл бұрын

That means no one cares

@sebastiancoolidge2401

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenm8230 just because a broke person puts a Ducati symbol on their Vespa doesn’t mean they ride a Ducati

Astonishing. I am so glad he has his disciples. That this skill will be passed on. It would be a tragedy were it to die out.

What a pleasure to watch a master at work. So informative of the art and the different styles during the different eras. Most enjoyable. Thank you.

As a person that studied the Japanese language... I must rewatch this and learn all the parts of the Katana, process names, tools, and everything, and learn how to write it down.

Formidável a técnica empregada no fabrico dessas espadas. Que nunca se perca esse conhecimento ancestral, por respeito aos grandes mestres que dedicaram as suas vidas, a dar vida a essas espadas. Um grande abraço e um muito obrigado por mostrar o seu belo trabalho. Daqui de Portugal envio um forte abraço com muito carinho, para essa cultura do Japão tão maravilhoso.

The near 50 minutes of the documentary were all worth it!

Absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship is unmatched .... and fascinating. A true art.

Easily one of my top 5 videos on all of KZread. Thank you 🙏

Im always just amazed that these smiths are able to hammer out a perfectly proportioned and symmetrical blade by beating a length of heated steel with a hammer. To do something like that with nothing but eyeball judgement is just amazing

@outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699

Жыл бұрын

The hammering is a big portion of it but they also file down the blade to make it perfect

Thank you for posting! Swordsmithing in Japan truly is a form of art! The Japanese people truly do value quality of work above all else! I have a tube stereo made in Japan in the 1960s and it truly is a wonderful piece of gear to have, much like these swords!

You can clearly see the amount of work here, when i watch english videos, they just hammer a piece of metal, but here, they hammer it, use secret technics, fold it, hammer it, add layers, use ninjutsu of the masterswordsmith, fold it, use different combinations of metals, use badass words, hammer it, then hammer it, and hammer it, then use other secret technics, then repeat the whole process 845 times. Seriously, this is really impressiv and damn now I want to be a freaking swordsmith like that

@blackbirdrc8348

3 жыл бұрын

They have to keep folding it because the steel is actually not that great. Theyre beating all the impurities out of it.

@GYisrael

3 жыл бұрын

BlackBird RC thanks but we all watched the video lol

@user-ym3po9gu4e

3 жыл бұрын

Ifkr

@akemidryzz9387

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alex34567 Yes they are, they do it with honor and traditions, most Americans swordsmith use machines that make all the work

@akemidryzz9387

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alex34567 that s exactly why the Japanese are special

I am mesmerized by the care and attention to detail the blacksmith is taking. No wonder these weapons are so sought after.

Very beautiful Big respect from Ramgariya to a great japnese blacksmith friend for showing such a delicate work i learned a lot.

This is easily the best Katana making documentary! Love everything about this!

@kevinmarron5231

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, very interesting!

I love watching traditional japanese swordmaking. So soothing. How about a video about the kiln steel making process? It's as beautiful an art as the forging of the blade.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I'm happy to see this process and have clarity towards understanding the folding and carbon imbued steel making process.

Very calming and informative documentary. It really shows the art and ideology behind this fine craft!

This explained a lot of technical details of the making of katana. I like this documentary.