I am so glad I found this channel! This is incredible!

@HistoryofKatana

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

Just to think when holding any ancient blades that hundreds of years ago a samurai held it with the thought it held its spirt and soul is amazing

@ahndeux

Ай бұрын

It probably did because these blades chopped a lot of heads.

@YutaBLv

Ай бұрын

You're also holding a piece of a loser who got outmatched by western civilization.

It has to be one of the most beautiful skills in the world. The people who were able to craft these masterpieces many hundreds of years ago are just fascinating.

Great piece. Great history! Love it!

The Honjō Masamune, created by Gorō Nyūdō Masamune is also one of the highly treasured swords created.

Glad I found this channel. Doesn't beg for you to subscribe like ir comment right off the bat like too many channels. That's almost an instant Sub from that alone. Very informative, doesn't bore you with anything, straight to the point, etc. You have a new subscriber.

@HistoryofKatana

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for subscribing my channel! It truly makes me happy to receive such comments, and they are a great encouragement for me in making videos. I look forward to your continued support.

@JS-824

Ай бұрын

I subbed for the same reason.

Although the price is fantastic what impresses me more is how well the blades have been preserved. The last one for almost a thousand years and it still looks new.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Katanas have been valued not only as weapons but also as works of art since ancient times. That's why there have been specialized craftsmen dedicated to the maintenance of Katanas, and thanks to them, these swords have been preserved in excellent condition to this day.

@Draco-xz4yo

4 ай бұрын

@@HistoryofKatanaI’m going to buy a ancient katana forged in the early edo period and make it a family heirloom gonna spend like 8k on it

@conejos-blancos

3 ай бұрын

Masamune and muramasa is a myth?@@HistoryofKatana

@botiemaster3356

10 күн бұрын

And so many were lost after WW2 ended, if they weren't sneaked out of the hands of the US government by soldiers wanting trophies. There's no telling what's hanging out in American hands because they know what they have but don't want to tell on themselves and lose it. But as the years go by, eventually the most famous ones will be found and hopefully weren't left to rust away....

I've seen the video 4 times because it's soo epic. Thanks!

@HistoryofKatana

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. It truly makes me happy to receive such comments, and they are a great encouragement for me in making videos. I look forward to your continued support!!

The quality of the videos keeps going up every time... keep em coming ❤

@HistoryofKatana

6 ай бұрын

I'm really happy. Thank you. I will continue to make many videos! ✨

Yep, nothing like pissing off the disposable razor in the morning and shaving with an antique sword

As a Japanese Swordsman (I'm an Aussie), this just again make me smile, a lot. Once your heart has found its home, that home is beautiful. this vid reminded me of what I lost. (fully appreciating the brutality, and the grace, inherent in the art of the sword..

Great, as always 🙏🏻

@HistoryofKatana

6 ай бұрын

I’m really glad to hear that! Please look forward to the next video 😊

I loved the whole video. But I wouldn't mention quenching without even touching on the topic of what actually makes these patters appear on the swords, which isn't simply achieved with water. The blade is coated with a layer of clay before heating. The clay acts as an insulator, causing different parts of the blade to cool at different rates during quenching. The thinly coated edge cools rapidly and becomes very hard, forming the hamon (The distinct pattern you see on the blade), while the thicker-coated spine cools more slowly and remains softer.

@MikkyTee

3 ай бұрын

That cooling is also what gives the blade its gentle curve, or so i think i read somewhere ;)

@allaraaver8432

3 ай бұрын

@@MikkyTee Not quite. It's a mixture of using two different metals with different strengths and densities. The ancient Japanese swordsmiths also used clay in their tempering methods. Which also gives their blades the iconic looking blade bewels.

@ahndeux

Ай бұрын

@@MikkyTee No. if a blade curves during quenching, its call WARPING. These blades are curved based on how its forged. American knives tend to be thick and then they grind it down to shape. There is less deformations in this process. With Japanese swords, they manually pound down in the thinner areas and leave more material on the back along with adding a spine for additional strength without adding a lot of weight. The spine has different names for different section of the sword such as the Mune, Hi, Shinogi, and the Yakote at the end. There is a lot more details on a Japanese sword. Since the sword has different thickness throughout the blade, the clay helps slow down the cooling during the quench. When metal is cooled slower, it is softer and more ductile. On the edge of the sword, you want it hard, so it is exposed and subjected to the quenching solution which is typically water or oil. If the entire sword was quenched at same speed, it would become hard and brittle. When using this method, only the edge is the hardest while the malleability of the softer spine allows it to not shatter. If the blade is cooled quickly, it can create a lot of stress in the metal grain structures. Sometimes, the blades are tempered and/or hardened at a lower temperature again to relieve some of the stresses. The idea is to change the micro grain structure of the metal in different parts of the blade to make it both hard and strong at t he same time. Other tricks to making the blade even strong is to keep cutting the metal in half during forging and pounding it together. It creates layers of metal structure which is stronger than if its just a uniform material such in casting. You're basically driving these interstitial grain structures into the metal to create layers of metal. In some blades, acid is used to etch the blades and allow the grain structure to come out similar to Damascus steel. Typically, its not done with Japanese sword, but other swords use this process to bring out the grain details.

Stunningly beautiful swords. Great show. Thank you for such a wonderful mini documentary, tasty.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you like it. It's encouraging for making videos. I look forward to your continued support.

These swords are over a thousand years old! 🤯

These aren't bad prices for something so iconic. I mean if you can pay $28M for a Rolls Royce a couple of mil is small change and personally I could admire one of these masterpieces far longer than the latest fashion accessory for the rich and famous.

@dhruvhnk6860

4 ай бұрын

Interesting observation ,as a lot of people invest in paintings not because of their appreciation and understanding of art itself.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

@dreams2reality410

Ай бұрын

Agreed

good video dude, first time seeing this channel.Are you going to talk about sacred swords?double blade flamiger blades for rituals i mean

@HistoryofKatana

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I have uploaded a video about the sacred sword, Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Please check it out if you're interested!

I am still amazed by these swords,they have such majesty and its like your talking about a ghost or something. Its a shame there is only 1 or 2 masters that are left in Japan.🙏

Sadly there are swords still missing to this day. The Soldiers in charge of confiscating the swords had no idea what they were historically worth.

@mcthicy538

3 ай бұрын

After the carnage the Japanese caused during ww2, They didn't care.

@HistoryofKatana

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

Absolutely fascinating.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I look forward to your continued support.

These are priceless. Shouldn't even have a price tag.

Arts of workmanship it will lasted for 1,000 years and the arts will never be fades away and will be protected forever . The beautiful workmanship arts will be appreciate by anyone any race 🧐

Incredible craftsmanship. 😊

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! Please feel free to check out my other videos as well.

great video

Well Done. Very interesting and, beautiful

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. It truly makes me happy to receive such comments, and they are a great encouragement for me in making videos.

Haven’t read all the comments but this also makes me curious about swords made by Muramasa and Masamune.

4:04 I have one of those surrendered Katana Sword that Japanese Officers wore. Mass produced, but still high quality. My Father (RIP) brought it home as a War Souvenir at the end of WW2. He was with the Occupational Forces in South Korea. when the Japanese surrendered. Still sharp and no rust, but the Tsuka, Tsuka Ito and Kashira need to be replaced. Tsuba is loose.

これはいいチャンネルですね！

i am an American but i do wish i was born in these times the art of the katana is amazing

Beautiful video, beautiful pronunciation, nice voice.

@johnmartlew

5 ай бұрын

Pronunciation of what, his English or his Japanese?

The funny thing about these values is that “if” these actually ever went to auction, does anyone really think that the bids wouldn’t massively eclipse what’s listed?

To some these tachi had a spirit of their own. One was rumored to have actually attacked a demon who insulted its master. In the right hands it was like an extension of oneself and you literally felt like you molded with the sword itself. Musashi said as much during his lifetime

I'm actually surprised that these swords aren't worth more purely as their value as works of art. In the Oil painting world even the more minor masterworks often sell for $20.m or more. By comparison these prices are realitivly cheap to ultra rich art collectors. Is the a ban on exporting them from Japan and who can actually own that limits the availability of buyers and restricts their prices?

Jolly good show old chap !

@HistoryofKatana

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment!✨

shogun brought me here

usually pld artifacts are preserved by being forgotten and buried...it's strange to think of these things as being treasured for so many centuries actively owned (and transfered) all this time

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! Japanese swords have also existed as works of art, so they have been carefully maintained and cared for by their owners since ancient times. The fact that they exist in such beautiful condition also adds significant value."

@willynillylive

4 ай бұрын

I heard that an American soldier took it home as a war prize

What about the Honjo Masamune? Would that be considered the most expensive if it was ever found and was in perfect condition? I always picture some guy in America has it and is hacking a tree in his backyard with it.

Very good! Katana metallurgy is fascinating, would be interesting how these classic and revered blades differ technically

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. It truly makes me happy to receive such comments, and they are a great encouragement for me in making videos.

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Weird. It’s just a bit of worked over Metal.if it has taken many heads then it is SICK.

山鳥毛(YAMATORIGE)はsanchomoと読みます

The s5 shock resistant tool steel katana.

No Hattori Hanzo Steel? Tarantino lied to us?

@fightingcockcoglan

4 ай бұрын

Honjo mazamuni steel.

@armandblake

4 ай бұрын

He didn’t… Hanzo is priceless that’s why is not on the list. But can go for 250$ in El Paso

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

I also plan to make a video about Hattori Hanzo!

@jasonanalco542

4 ай бұрын

Hattori Hanzo was a samurai and not a sword maker

@Wheres_the_money_lebowski

3 ай бұрын

​@@jasonanalco542Hattori Hanzo wasn't one man, it was a name handed down generation to generation in one family. They were Shinobi if I'm not mistaken.

I think these swords are priceless. Putting prices on these is like trying to put a price on queen Elizabeth’s crown.

I like the Ookanehira.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I also like Ookanehira. I have a video specifically about Ookanehira, so please feel free to watch it.

Whats about the Honju Masamune? I think this is the world famous Katana

Imagine some of these sword is in a pawn shop somewhere in US hanging as wall piece Not knowing what it actually worth

They should contact Ford Halam to make tsuba's for them .

Why are these old swords kept without handles and hand guard?

Hi-YAAAHH!!!!!!

Not gonna lie I would love to buy 2 samurai swords…1 an ancient sword and the 2nd a sword made present by the best Japanese samurai sword maker.

In the reality the most famous Japanese sword is the HONJO MASAMUNE from the legendary japanese sword maker of the XIII century (KAMAKURA ERA) GORO NYUDO MASAMUNE. But this sword has been missing since the end of WW2 for the reasons explained in this video. No one knows what happened to it. Maybe one day it will resurface. Let's hope.

@willynillylive

4 ай бұрын

With out doubt

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I am considering making a video about the HONJO MASAMUNE sword as well. Please look forward to it.

Hate to think how many family Weapons were lost to the US at the end of the 2nd world war Things are not always valued at their monetary price

It’s insane that paintings are sold for 100s of millions. I feel that if these blades were actioned to the public with westerners, they would garner 10s of millions.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! Katanas were the embodiment of the samurai spirit, weapons, and also works of art. These are truly magnificent items worthy of their value.

@BeckVMH

4 ай бұрын

I agree. A greater amount would be realized selling to foreigners. It seems from the video that the owners value the swords more as treasures to be kept within Japan over greater profits if sold to someone outside Japan. Admirable perspective.

The Mountain witch, cutter

Has any history or lineage been established around Miyamoto Musashi swords?

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

I plan to create a video about Miyamoto Musashi's swords as well. Stay tuned!

I wonder why they have no handles did they just rotted off ? And why has none of the masters re hilted them ?

After Episode 7 of Shogun, I'm here

Missing honjo massamune

Incredibly si-fi while being of this world. Time will pass, we will all die, and it will live on forever.

Hello,my thanks to the team that produces these amazing pieces of history being unveiled before us,with gratitude,i would like to ask,whether it is possible to make more videos,some especially detailling the treasured weapons of famous warriors of history,first and foremost,the blades of minamoto yoshitsune,are they still at home,or lost as honjo masamune,perhaps even touching in your stories the blades which are in possesion of the imperial family,and,for last,with my thanks,for your effort in presenting such wonders of ancient crafting,also their stories,which are no less impressive,i have a question-has the one of the three imperial regallia,kusanagi ,blade of susano,been found after the battle of dan-no-yra,and how?thank you very much,looking forward to your next video,nice day to you,do vidjenja.

@HistoryofKatana

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I am planning to create videos about swords owned by the Emperor and ancient swords in the future. Regarding the question about the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, the sword that sank with Emperor Antoku at Dan-no-ura was said to be not the actual Kusanagi Sword but a "Katashiro(copy)" enshrined in the Imperial Palace. Afterwards, the imperial court and the Genji clan searched for the symbolic sword, but it was never found. Consequently, the court divided the spirit of the Kusanagi Sword into a sword presented by the Ise Grand Shrine, creating a new "Katashiro."

The same swords are called Valyrian swords in Westeros.

It's a shame these Katana lack handles/guard/pommel/cord wrapping. Would there be a reason for this beyond them perishing over time?

@creamcreak

14 күн бұрын

swordsmiths usually carved their signature on the nakago of these blades, the lack of handle makes it easier to identify the signs of each sword and their respective smithing school

I hope all samurai sword could return to there home land...

It's a special kind of mud it's red you must mix red play onto the sword Andre fire it

9:08

10:21 that's a picture of Chinese Nationalist Army soldiers. Also, I am not sure what it had to do with the story being told.

Inoogishugki was true Master

Tell me the secret where can it be found

One of the things on my bucket list is to visit Japan and tour old samurai battle sites and view famous swords. I would take it as an honor if I could find the missing murimasa blade belonging to the tokugawa family and confiscated by a fake soldier to never be seen again. It would be awesome to find and present it to the Japanese government. Like indy Jones said. It belongs in a museum.

@jesstill7833

4 ай бұрын

Hell yes I would say a prayer for the fallen ❤️🙏

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment! Finding and offering the Muramasa sword would be a wonderful thing for the history of Japan. I would love to join you in that endeavor. I look forward to your continued support.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

@creamcreak

14 күн бұрын

there is a site to view which sword is on exhibition since not all swords are on permanent exhibition. although just be warned the limited sword viewings are usually very crowded if you want to see one

Hatori hanzo was a ninja

honestly, the pricetag on these swords are a bargain

I mean considering the amount of money some things, these are cheap for what they are.

"Yamatorige" Yamato Vergil fans: I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHINGGGG!!

@HistoryofKatana

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! In my latest video "Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi," the real Yamato makes an appearance!✨

i remembered about how successful the yamanbagiri kunihiro display. they're actually going to held another exhibit in the future after acquiring the sword edit: it will be displayed again in 2025

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your informative comment!

You need to mix dragon's blood in the mud in order to create the samurai sword

I thought the most expensive katana that was used by Samurai X

why are the sword handles removed

@willynillylive

4 ай бұрын

They don't have the original there is only about 7 pieces all together and only one pin they would charge them often with each new owner

@xyz7856

4 ай бұрын

@@willynillylive oh. Thanks for clearing that,. I was confused why were there no sheath or handles.

Curious...why no handles.

@creamcreak

2 ай бұрын

the handles are separate from the blade and some of it are lost through time

It makes me sick to think they had to give up all the swords at the end of the war. Yes the ones that was made of war i can see but the ones that never seen war no

@TheSheepDogPatriot1776

4 ай бұрын

If a person, came at you with a weapon and you defeated them. Would you let others around pick up the weapon they had or secure it?!?

@robertwilliams2623

4 ай бұрын

@@TheSheepDogPatriot1776 no because i would take it home with me.

1:22 Kanehira could never replicate it or create another one like it . . . And he couldn't duplicate it. . . . And he couldn't copy it. . . . . . And he couldn't make a matching one. . . . And he couldn't make a twin one. . . And he couldn't make an identical one. . . . And he couldn't make one that was the same . . . And he couldn't make a clone of it. . . And he couldn't make a lookalike . . And he couldn't make an imitation . . . . And he couldn't make a facsimile . . . And he couldn't make a match for it. . . And he couldn't make a carbon copy. . . or an analogue . .

I prefer a fullered blade.

😂 grazie interessante storia e anno costruita katana

@HistoryofKatana

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!✨

Hmm no Masamune swords ??

Read The Book of Five Rings 🌹

That’s like 5$ US

How many people collectively have these awesome swords killed? I bet it's in the thousands.

YAMATORIGE ❌ SANTYOUMOU ⭕️

山鳥毛 　It is pronounced sanchomou, not yamatorige.

How much would the honjo masamune be worth? 💰💰💰💰

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I also plan to make a video about Honjo Masamune!

@fiddlin4you

3 ай бұрын

I look forward to your video on Honjo Masamune. Remember, unlike many popular descriptions, the sword is actually very unusual and according to Honma Junji who is deceased, it is an small sword with unusual Hamon. That was a secret, btw. How can a sword come home if truth is not written for everyone to see?

Sad that a sword made today of tool steel would outperform any of these.

Their worth every yen and are national treasures.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

@willynillylive

4 ай бұрын

And I would take them and not feel one once of shame

No the old woman in the remote mountain cottage wasn’t a witch devouring the child, but was trying to suck out the phlegm from the newborn’s mouth and nose to help it breathe… or the old lady was Indeed a mountain witch and he was a big hero with his sword, lol.

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

Masamune and muramasa is a myth?

@conejos-blancos

2 ай бұрын

Hope was true xD

@creamcreak

2 ай бұрын

no, they're real. they're the name of swordsmiths

The Samurai kill with honour. In the West we use drones. No honour.

@creamcreak

14 күн бұрын

nah not really. espionage is also quite common during the old periods

@carlogambino1979

13 күн бұрын

@@creamcreak bet they never used drones.

What would a modern high quality katana cost today?

@Domoxfire

4 ай бұрын

You could obtain a real handforged japanese katana which is out of tamahagane steel with certification for estimated 4-12 thousand dollars. This is the price range that most people should be looking for. You can always can get more valuable ones but keep in mind that a katana is truly a piece of art and should get the right maintenance and appreciation.

@willynillylive

4 ай бұрын

Couple thousand

What about masamune

🇦🇬 ありがとうございました。　 🙇🏾‍♂️

@HistoryofKatana

6 ай бұрын

こちらこそ、いつもありがとうございます😊

@ICTPerformance268

6 ай бұрын

@@HistoryofKatana 🇦🇬🙇🏾‍♂️。

OK👍👍👍🙏

@HistoryofKatana

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank god Japan is so far away or all those swords would be in a British museum.

@creamcreak

Ай бұрын

funny, some of the Horikawa school swords (the smithing school where the Yamanbagiri was forge) was kept in the british museum