How Japanese Longbows Are Made! Watch This Master Craftsman Make Giant Bamboo Longbows From Scratch.

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[@itoibo4208]

Done. Realy nice.

[@jackwellbaum7287]

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[@RobertJohnson-gk2gj]

What about the string & arrows ? Treatment & care ? Are the bows coated ?

[@AnnatarTheMaia]

Hey, do you think that you could have packed any more commercial interruptions into your video? It has too many seconds of actual video in-between commercials, and only two commercials at a time! Absolutely unwatchable.

[@itoibo4208]

@@AnnatarTheMaia you guys are getting commercials?

[@beefsuprem0241]

I love that the Japanese have this attention to detail and pride in making traditional things. It seems a peaceful and fulfilling life.

[@funkychicken2119]

Me: Looks for one on Temu. 😁

[@byrondewhaus1750]

Yes, they may be a vicious and inhumane race, capable of the most abhorrent and evil atrocities of WW2, but their mastery of crafts, passed down from generation to generation, is second to none.

[@dave4818]

​@@byrondewhaus1750 , I hope you’re not generalizing all Japanese people or soldiers. It’s important to recognize that many Japanese soldiers during WWII were conscripted and had little choice in their involvement. Most followed orders out of duty and had a strong cultural emphasis on loyalty to their superiors and the emperor, which was deeply ingrained in them through education and military training at the time. Historian Haruko Taya Cook documented accounts of Japanese soldiers in Japan at War, showing that many experienced fear, reluctance, and even regret about their actions. Additionally, post-war testimonies have revealed that the strict militaristic regime allowed few options for dissent, with severe consequences for those who resisted. It’s crucial to differentiate between individual soldiers and the actions of wartime leadership.

[@sigitprabowo363]

Because it is made in peace time, when in wartime back then, all were mass produced and usually made in high speed and mobilized

[@ito2789]

@@dave4818 what about all the atrocities western society did on the countries and peoples they colonized?

[@stuartferguson7724]

I can't imagine the patience it takes to perfect these bows. Such beautiful craftsmanship.

[@s10m0t10n]

The investment of time - up to 20 years - to have the materials required for these bows is astonishing. May the family keep making them for generations to come.

[@PandaCheeks]

What,bamboo? 😂

[@Rufio1975]

​@@PandaCheeks You don't read much huh?

[@theshapeexists]

​@@PandaCheeks you don't care too much about skills, crafts, trades, or traditions, do you? It's evident. Maybe when your balls drop, your voice deepens, and you earn a paycheck....you just may understand these men are actual men. Your comment tells me you get upset about pronouns. Blue hair? Green? Pink?

[@bori_borii]

It doesn't take 20 years😂😂😂 to make a Yumi bruh

[@Lwilibert]

20 years 😅

[@scottrackley4457]

As a toolmaker, I can sit and watch a master make anything. Great content. Master Yokoyama has done this a time or two.

[@mausewix]

It is always a pleasure to watch a really gifted craftsman doing his thing. But i love these crafts where everything you need is hands, feet, a small wooden hammer and the eye of the master to make something beautiful.

[@richardgreen7811]

If you happen to be in Tokyo, and staying at the Grand Palace Hotel ... as you leave the front door and turn left on the sidewalk, if you walk 1/2 block you will see the shop of an artisan who produces this equipment. The discipline and patience are astounding. I had the opportunity to witness a contest where this archery equipment is used from horseback. The horses are similar to American Polo Horses (small) and the rider / archers are lightly clad. They ride at full gallop down a roped lane while "not" holding the reigns. They draw their bow & arrow in a ritualistic fashion and shoot at a target that looks to be 14" in diameter. Amazingly, they hit the target virtually every time and are judged for center strikes. If your interests are more architectural, you have to visit the Emperor's Palace. Don't just walk in the open front gate, get a knowledgeable guide who will show you the intricacies of how the Emperor's Guards defended that gate and its secret panels. The history and many disciplines of Japan are a lesson in the art of life.

[@peterdavidchessell5952]

American polo ponies.?

[@AlanBrando-s4x]

It is always so delightful to watch a really gifted craftsman doing his shit.

[@RonaldPetrin]

Regenerative beauty and functions of dead wood can often lead to harmony, with great craftsmanship. Truly gifts.

[@MorganGreen-lc2mc]

These guys are meticulously meticulous.

[@nacs]

The voiceover is a nice addition to the video. The bows are great as well!

[@OnAMissionToTheLoot]

Agreed

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

Glad you think so!

[@jamiemitchell5132]

So nice to watch a master going through the process that has probably not changed in generations joy to watch Thanks Jamie

[@twowheelsintokyo7039]

According to the license plate on the Kei Truck, this workshop is in Miyazaki Prefecture. A friend of mine comes from a family of master archery makers. He spent years learning to make arrows, his father was the master bow maker. After 15 years of making arrows, the son was sent to Western Japan to apprentice under another bow maker, and after becoming competent, returned home to finish learning the skill from his father. Japanese bows aren’t symmetrical, they are shorter on the bottom, and longer on the top. This makes it easier to make a very long bow which can be used by a shorter person, and also makes the bow more effective from horseback.

[@steelfoam2518]

I'd assume its originally designed for horseback archery since samurai were cavalry troops (spear and bow) just like knights. What kind of minor nobility walks? Afaik pike lines and foot archery wasn't common before foreign threats such as Mongols required to field more troops, and that bow isn't affordable for conscript armies.

[@twowheelsintokyo7039]

@@steelfoam2518 That is what I thought at first, but the number of horses and Cavalry in Japan were small relative to the number of foot troops. And most Japanese Cavalry were not bowman. My grandfather was a Cavalryman, one of the last generation which was mounted on horses. Even in the 20th century, the primary weapon of the Cavalry charge was the saber. When Colonel Patton commanded the 3rd Cavalry he greatly increased the number of saber drills, saying all troopers should be experts with the weapon.

[@paulmccabe2966]

This is the kind of skill that makes me love my fellow humans...x

[@Desmond18674]

One of the vieuw remaining country's that keep his tradions alive❤ thanks for showing this knowledge and craftsmanship !

[@domainmojo2162]

Don't let the Woke mind-virus invade Japan. Pretty soon traditional bow-making will be seen as patriarchal oppression and "non-inclusive"!

[@briangronberg5648]

The patience, craftsmanship and attention to detail is incredible.

[@kingofcastlechaos]

I build furniture here in the US and use a lot of techniques from older generations. Sadly, in order to make a decent living I have to use loud power tools and wasteful processes. This is not my choice but by necessity. I really admire the Japanese for their ability to see the long view for their nation and continuity of it's crafting legacy. My absolute best days in the shop are when I can take time to do hand tool work at my bench but those days are few and far between it seems. The other problem is that we don't have craftspeople who will train others- there should be some sort of stipend for the extra time and energy it takes to pass along our skills to people who were not raised to respect their elders and have the attention span of a gnat. Teaching them is an incredible challenge and most of us know it is not their fault, so we end up partially raising them into functional adults too. Good video, thanks for making it.

[@ellsworthm.toohey7657]

The Amish do ! I was amazed at the quality of the furniture they make and for a decent price !

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

Cheers. Thanks for the comment ❤️🥂

[@leeboy7139]

The Japanese awards some craft men and women and artists as "Living National Treasures" in order to keep traditional arts and crafts alive so they don't get lost in modern society. They are only a few who can be designated as LNTs in the field of crafts at any given time so craftsmen and artists compete to be awarded as LNTs so even non LNTs strive to produce the best possible products.

[@ellsworthm.toohey7657]

@@leeboy7139 True and the West should do the same as it is beneficial in ALL aspects of society because of the mentality it develops.

[@christophermorris22]

I am no craftsman, and I am not claiming to know anything, but I have seen that if you have like a channel on KZbin, TikTok, or Instagram, where you create videos (Long format on KZbin, short format on Instagram or TikTok) showing the prices of making the pieces by hand tends to attract people who either appreciate the craftsmanship or like the authenticity of the work. You possibly have done that but if not it is worth a try, do what you love. Sadly a lot of people can’t appreciate the beauty of handmade work but some people do, put your work out there. Not just finished but the process, it might help you find customers or even apprentices. Like I said I have no knowledge on the topic but I have seen multiple people do this and it seems to work, just giving an idea to help you create things the way you want to, which I believe is the most important thing. Best of luck to you my friend, and hey even if you can’t make it work business wise keep making stuff by hand, don’t loose your passion.

[@TheMovieUniverse]

Most people have no idea what it takes to make bows. It's a real art form.

[@PandaCheeks]

Bamboo apparently...😂

[@HiddenJim7]

Thank God we ignorant phesants have kind people like You to tell us that. God bless You for Your unselfish kindness as You sit on Your high horse.

[@techfreak111]

Some dude did it with stuff from home depot. Not that deep

[@groundedtreesecology2493]

Japanese craftsmanship is something to behold.

[@Phil-ut3bw]

Große handwerkskunst auf höchstem Niveau Chapeau den Meistern 🙏

[@sweetchariotengland]

I am just about to attempt a Yew Selfbow homage to the Japanese Longbow. First video is posted on my channel if anyone is interested. I have noticed the similarities in making and shooting bows myself. Both take great care and self reflection. The 20 year cure nature of the core wood is a statement to the dedication and patience it takes to get good at making and shooting these beautiful things. Thank you for sharing this precious knowledge

[@MrG77]

Its amazing how much precision, and care is done. Every single move is for something. No wasted time for anything. Great to watch a master at work. 🙏

[@satan15151515]

A Samurai would have carried this bow with pride.

[@craigmcmurray-nd3hf]

artists you dont see that much pride and level of love and detail these days the apitomy of taking pride in your work absolutly beautiful craftmanship

[@robertwallace9215]

There is a reverence for quality workmanship and tradition that continues to bring clientele to these craftsmen. May the continue to be blessed in their art and skills.

[@acedrumminman]

The foresight of their ancestors leaving the wood curing for generations...

[@vadimc2144]

I love it. Breath of fresh air. Distant land traditions, ancient noble craftsmanship. Thank you.

[@AlanBrando-s4x]

The level of attention to detail is beyond samurainess.

[@АсхатМурсалимов]

Церемония всякого действа в Японии поражает. Каждое движение, положение ног, рук и других частей тела отточено веками. На это можно смотреть вечно, как на огонь.

[@m.a.packer5450]

These are honestly far more impressive than the katana and deserve far more love in pop culture

[@luistrevino5959]

Its one very MATICULOUS process in creating such a beautiful bow? But it's worth it @ the end. 👏!

[@davidbrewer7451]

Fascinating!!! It is almost unfathomable that such time and expertise is spent on producing anything in this modern world!!! How wonderful!!! 😊❤

[@4everyoung936]

for them it is not building an arch for them it is a philosophy the lifestyle something that we Westerners will never be able to understand everything they do they do it to perfection . A big hello from Italy

[@dunningkruger3774]

I lived in Japan for 3 years during the Vietnam war as a Military Dependent. To witness the discipline in life was eye opening for an impressionable teen.

[@JoshJackson-lq7tj]

Simply incredible,that pattern weaving at the end was absolutely beautiful,a master at work

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@MrBetabit]

I like that the cutting is done in the winter forest.

[@elessartelcontar8208]

Back then they perfected the art of making traditional Japanese longbows for back then. Nowadays it’s possible to make them with carbon fiber, fiber glass, foam, perhaps some other materials and bamboo. You can even make take down bows which don’t kill your budget when taking them on a flight. These are pieces of art made in a specific fashion.

[@evelyntanswell3311]

Amazing! Absolutely awesome craftsmanship. I'm in awe of these gentlemen.

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@SVAFnemesis]

english longbow: a giant wooden stick that shoots small wooden sticks; japanese daikyu: a giant grass that shoots small grasses (bamboo belong to grass family);

[@gyurmethlodroe1774]

Beauty, Quality and perfection is the Japanese way....

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Wow, Absolute craftmanship at its superb finest 🙏🙏 A pleasure to watch 🙏

[@MachikoNoguchi-616]

Omg mind blown love Japanese weapons etc but had no idea how long the process to make one longbow was makes me want one even more stunning 🖤

[@Nickgowans]

Who would have thought you could make such an impressive weapon out of grass

[@abdulayarna5400]

The background music is soo soothing 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Rom-g5b]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FredSlocombe]

I'm interested in how they discovered these processes. Through trial and error? Did they do arduous testing of bamboo through smoking and roasting? This is utterly fascinating!

[@lukasstrne3780]

Beautiful work!😮😮😮

[@aksium_]

You had to use AI for the thumbnail? You couldn't just use a screenshot from the video?

[@genericname108]

I have a sneaking suspicion that the script is too 🫣

[@karma2745]

The generational things about Japanese is so amazing

[@shahidqazi8980]

A master piece. A master skill.

[@CarlIngersoll]

"Work is Love made Visible."

[@sluggo3slug]

Such intelligent people

[@cesarrigobelo4567]

Sensacional...! que habilidade...!

[@ChasOnErie]

Something done the right way !!!!

[@robertm68]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU!!!!

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

Glad you like it!

[@FollowTheFaceless]

It's not a combat bow, I can say for sure. Not for actual war, I mean. It should be simple, easy and fast to produce. And no, I'm not trying to diminish their work. It's still an amazing level of craftsmanship mastery.

[@mhansen111]

so breathlessly beautiful!

[@joemason9187]

Wonderful skill

[@Rogueone162]

Ce sont des maîtres ❤❤❤❤

[@TheOminousVoidWispers]

Ive wanted one of these for decades

[@mattcastellanos2178]

in awe of a 200 step process, each executed by humans to very small error.

[@nizarmurar]

Wonderful and mesmerizing ❤. Wow

[@RonaldPetrin]

Beauty in simplicity and purity of its essence is palpable.

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

❤️❤️

[@dougdumbrill7234]

To carry a bow that is beautiful and well crafted is a rewarding experience in itself. The fact it is also an effective machine, satisfying in its intended use makes it even more enjoyable! I do hunt with my handmade bows, but we are far past this (or war use) being a necessity where efficiency is paramount!🤓

[@tabaldak5184]

Masterful

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

what does a finished bow , cost , if they are for sale or if you Could buy one in US dollars, thank you.

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

From their website in the description it goes for around $800-$1000 USD

[@tonys2683]

@@ProcessMaestroChannel Honestly that's a lot less expensive than I expected.

[@Daniel-wt9bh]

@@tonys2683 Considering the amount of years it takes for the bamboo to be prepared hahaha

[@vernonwjones]

Amazing , as with many things, how it was all worked out

[@lukeprins458]

Wow inspiring and Amazing Art

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

Thank you so much 😀

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

incredible craftsmanship. I want one.

[@petermeszaros5674]

Tisztelet ennek az ősi mesterségnek.!👍

[@jamesmoon8947]

Splendid 💯

[@johnfuller6338]

This wonderfully educating, I have seen only 1 of these bows at a archery show, an I was amazed at the construction.

[@RonaldPetrin]

A positive intergenerational cycle worthy in preserving such functionality taking a meticulously crafted talent creating miracles that reep benefits and skills to regenerate disciplines all are passed on through generations. Zen like

[@doug6813]

The more I learn a about Chinese and Japanese traditions the more respect I have

[@大塚一筆ニキ]

China😂

[@miquelfortuny4383]

Hola admiro molt el teu treball ets tu n crack 👍👍

[@CristiNeagu]

I was expecting these bows to be much more expensive than they are, given the materials used and the level of craftsmanship. Looks like Japan still have true craftsmen, not like in Europe where it is a luxury, not a normal part of life.

[@brentbauer8258]

Incredible

[@miguelravara]

Love the intro

[@ejon]

Wow, much craftsmanship! Please make me a Nibus 2000!

[@moviesnow4601]

Wow this video has 17 ads for me. What a treat

[@user-tb2xt134w]

Japanes,ka 🇯🇵👈💯👍🏻

[@notonlysunandbeach2567]

The Japanese have a wonderful marketing industry.

[@josephreichart7545]

Nice artistry

[@RonaldPetrin]

True magnificent beauty.

[@ProcessMaestroChannel]

Couldn't agree more

[@um3035]

Same type of bows are made from bamboo in my village also but these japanese bows are extremely complicated . In my village they are made in easy way and in very short duration

[@BenEmberley]

I'm a Kyudo practitioner, and I've been practising Kyudo since 2008. I use Yokoyama Reimei's bows. One of my first (and strongest) I've given the name "Miyu" 🙂

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Most important is the business attire

[@Saimaddipoti]

6:27 the unison! 🤌🏻

[@kylieking4901]

WOW😮

[@sahanviraj]

any ghost of tsuhima fans here?

[@TheOminousVoidWispers]

The smoke room has to smell amazing.....

[@gatocles99]

That is not how they were made. That is how modern bamboo bows are made.

[@PETERPan-f5v]

BEAUTIFUL WORKMANSHIP. I WONDER HOW MUCH THAY COST .

[@sunraylight8]

kamagong dati ang ginagawa bow may nakita ako niyan noon matibay sa rattan bamboo madali masira kapag tumagal

[@초코쿠키-y1q]

Can it be used in a real war????? a pretty craft

[@giuliaciulia89]

Of course it was used in real war XD

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

The yumi was the primary weapon of the samurai -

[@MrSurrealKarma]

The ones in the video look like they have pretty low draw weight, so probably more for show than use on the battlefield.

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

@@MrSurrealKarma - well, they certainly are not the same draw weight as for those used in historical battle... however, one cannot quite compare yumi draw weights on par to western bow draw weights, as the method of drawing is very different... they employ different body postures, arm-back-joint-muscle- angles and leverage - kind of like - only as an extreme analogy - wanting to compare on equal terms how far one can shotput a given shotput-ball weight versus throwing the same weight like a javelin -

[@MrSurrealKarma]

@@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo But you can compare them. Mechanically, they work pretty much the same. Yumi are what they are because of the local material used to make em. A 100 lbs yumi isn't going to shoot harder than a european 100 lbs longbow.

[@warrengalliano6103]

Beautifully done, don't think I'll be taking up Japanese archery any time soon. Looks quite unwieldy to shoot.

[@markchapman2963]

Thanks for this video as an English man I understand stand just a little bit there is so much moto the hole thing

[@JaiOnline]

Me in 2024: I would like a longbow. Japanese Longbow maker: See you in 2044.

[@nuberiffic]

Shaking hands with that old dude must be like putting your hand in a vice grip made of sandpaper

[@sangminlee1325]

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