Please check the description box for the explanation of the “aficionado notes”. (Excuse the noisy background. The river is very happy today.) Thank you for watching!
@tiredhero6 ай бұрын
So glad you posted i keep checking every week Your channel just incase i missed it.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the enthusiasm! I'll try my best to keep posting in time.
@MSmith-jf5wo4 ай бұрын
I had a chance to go to a REAL Swordsmith Shop the second time I was in Japan, but weather prevented it. (I DID bring back a couple of knives and a Katana when I left Japan, back in the mid '60's, though!). Always loved the Japanese culture and history (wish more people were like that in the world...!). Thank you so much for bringing these videos on line, where I can get to see just how a REAL sword is made (I've been "tinkering around" with making knives for over 65 years, and learn something NEW every time I talk to another Bladesmith...!).
@lsuino6 ай бұрын
I just bought your kitchen knife. Cant' wait to receive it!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Oh, thank you! I didn't know the shop was working! I will send you an email. Please check it! Thank you!
@TDSFounder6 ай бұрын
Forging steel is always so relaxing to watch.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's relaxing to forge as well.
@mzeusk136 ай бұрын
Go KZbin algorithm, recommend this!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Yes please! 🙌 Thank you!😂
@levihoff79236 ай бұрын
Please keep the videos coming. I eagerly await each video posted!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ll try my best to keep posting.
@lornemcneil4 ай бұрын
Please do sir@@YashaYukawa
@sysop0076 ай бұрын
Glad you are doing well! 🙏🏻 Thank you for these insightful videos! 🩷🙏🏻👏🏻
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support! 🙏
@steinos6 ай бұрын
Takk for at du deler av din kunnskap! Your mix of knowledge and humor is brillian! I am already looking forward to episode 7! Hilsen fra Norge 🙂
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Tack för din värdefulla kommentar!
@fabiopiovani44496 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for the next episode. Loving the series so much!!!!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the support!!!
@desiredonekhl6 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to produce this wonderful series, it is a privilege to see you work and learn the many processes that go into producing a sword. A few questions if I may: 1. At 5:20 you lightly tap the tang with the sharp edge of a hammer/ax. What does that do? I think you did lightly tap the tip too with the same sharp edge 2. Is the constant rolling of the heated bar in straw ash for adding carbon to the blade, and therefore the fact that you were not doing this when forging the tip, was to lower the carbon content of that area? 3. What does the monitoring of the weight of the bar tell you? I noticed that you keep a close eye on the weight as you work the steel
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment. 1. It's to get rid of oxidation. If you look again you may notice that I also drop water on the surface, which cools down the oxidation to ease the process. 2. It's important with a controlled and even decarbonization. Without ash, the surface would get "burnt up”. 3. The weight tells me the possible dimension of the sword, as I loose a lot of weight during the refining process.
@desiredonekhl6 ай бұрын
@@YashaYukawa many thanks for your reply and clarification. I think I share everyone’s sentiment in saying that we are all eagerly waiting for your next video. I personally am particularly looking forward to seeing you apply the clay ❤️❤️
@medican1176 ай бұрын
Awesome video. I love watching blacksmith videos. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 😊
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
@arcopierik38946 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I love seeing the entire process in steps. And the explanation is fun to watch. Thank you.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment.
@jeyycie36566 ай бұрын
As someone who trains in Battodo and Iaido for years, I've always been fascinated with Japanese sword making and those beautiful blades, thank you for your sharing this (difficult) but incredible craft.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
thank you for your words, and good luck with your training!
@RayFilbeck6 ай бұрын
Your really respect for what you do. Got me learning make knives and how to sharpen them. Crazy how one video can lead to so many possibilities. Thank you.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing, and I wish you much success in your endeavors!
@xXjOmAmMaXx6 ай бұрын
Excellent series, thank you for taking the time to document and explain everything as you have been! Certainly a must watch for all who love the Japanese sword!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment and support!
@marionette32906 ай бұрын
このビデオをアップロードしてくれてありがとうございます :)
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
マリウス!ありがとう!
@DWMurry6 ай бұрын
Fascinating. Thank You
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@beezo25606 ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos. Thank you. 👍
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear that. Thank you! 🙏
@carvalholuis43416 ай бұрын
Obrigado!!!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Sempre as ordens!
@margrab85616 ай бұрын
Great educational video ! Very rare lesson . Best wishes from Vietnam
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hope you’re doing good!
@trentoncarr6 ай бұрын
Brilliant content, thank you.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@Peekingduck6 ай бұрын
This process is so cool to be able to follow along !
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@iancrump43696 ай бұрын
Another great video mate awesome to see 🔥⚒️👌
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! 🔥🙏🔥
@GuilhermeNigri-zx1xwАй бұрын
Very nice video! Waiting for episode 7!
@jeanladoire41416 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for these videos !!! I love seeing how you work, it's very interesting.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
@kriticalguy56746 ай бұрын
Man I can't wait for the next episode! quick question, will we be able to see the polishing process as well? I know it's not the job of the swordsmith to do that but, it would be very pleasurable to see.
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment! In this series I will not be able to disturb my polisher. But for another video for sure.
@nahte1236 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! How is the carbon controlled at this point? And what dimensions are you looking for when you take measurements/how does that translate to the final dimensions?
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment! The carbon is reduced by slowly "boiling" the steel, and hammer it. The dimensions will be decided at the next stage. Here I just want to make sure I have enough volume to work with later.
@nahte1236 ай бұрын
@@YashaYukawa Thank you for the response! I look forward to the next episode.
@riazpatel52966 ай бұрын
I had to watch this again, focusing on how you concentrated on the back of the potential blade, I am wondering if you are looking for a flat top or a rising taper at this stage of shaping?
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. At this stage, I'm just drawing it out slightly. Later I'll hammer the back, as a "roof-top" shape.
@riazpatel52966 ай бұрын
@@YashaYukawa thank you for your willingness to share these details, I am sure that there are more important things to ponder than replying to silly questions from the peanut gallery, so your effort is greatly appreciated!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
@riazpatel5296 you’re welcome, and thank you for the laugh 😂
@DongylCKC6 ай бұрын
Is it possible to learn the techniques of forging katanas as a foreigner, Mr Yasha? I am from Canada and I plan to study with a Japanese swordsman during my college vacations for about several months. Is there any place in Japan where accepts foreign apprentice for a short term?😊
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Sure. It's very unlikely but may be possible, and it's mostly up to you. If you send me an email we could perhaps discuss it.
@leonidas2314 ай бұрын
did the softer metal core go in?
@ImStayGold422 ай бұрын
Yasha san, how did this sword turn out? I'd really like to see it along with an update on how life is going! Gambatte kudasai! 🙇♂️
@Xempt_One6 ай бұрын
This video didnt pop up like the others have, lucky i checked!!!
@YashaYukawa6 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know. Perhaps turning on the notification bell might help?
@williamavery91856 ай бұрын
In the time it has taken you to make this sword an Edo period Smith would have made probably completed 20-30 ! And where did the ice come from to quench the blade in August, a runner to and from mt. Fuji ? Bit of bulshit here ?
@buny1p9676 ай бұрын
20-30??? yeah sure where did you see that and even if that were to be true (which it isnt) the quality would be horrible. Btw are you sure you ment the Edo Period and not the Sengoku Period where there was actual war and need for swords. Also Im sure anyone working on making a very high quality sword would take their time and make sure everything goes perfectly even smiths from the past. This is also an Heirloom Sword that will be passed down from generation to generation and is being made with the most effort and the highest quality a sword could be made with.
@BronzeAgePuritan6 ай бұрын
This isn't a race.
@lorneclose73126 ай бұрын
Have you ever forged even a small blade. Obviously just another keyboard warrior go back under your rock
@buny1p9676 ай бұрын
Note: You probably mean Uchigatana which are made in weeks and are ment to be disposed of after its first use.
@Trickshot723 ай бұрын
Someone needs to tell Keanu Reeves he has a long lost brother.