How to make a Katana the Traditional Way: Samurai Legacy

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

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

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[@Jairus_365]

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

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

What is the cost of katana domo arigato

[@Brovillion559]

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

[@mrunique4871]

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

[@ThePrimebeef]

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

[@mrunique4871]

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

[@jeffreymiller9706]

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

[@teabaggervance8]

We had a ninja at our school.

[@mrunique4871]

@@jeffreymiller9706 nice 👌

[@thesaltysergeant4103]

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

[@danteredgrave120]

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

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comment!

[@oldblinddarby2498]

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

[@indracaponious]

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

[@BDOLanni]

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

[@peterputnam3804]

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

[@user-fk6cl6zg7f]

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

[@Carlos-uq8if]

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

[@SanHydronoid]

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

[@jeffreymiller9706]

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

[@Alan-in-Bama]

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

[@carlborneke8641]

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

[@engredz]

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

[@channel14-22]

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

[@mattyjay8896]

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

[@chiefvercingetorix3662]

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

[@karascrow]

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

[@Krasses]

Live? Fuck no. Visit? Hell yea

[@jonlava173]

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

[@josequintana9779]

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

[@user-zr6ol7wc7w]

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

[@gf2390]

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

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

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

[@gf2390]

@@Japanesefoodcraftsman yes the tradition must be preserved

[@apollogill7980]

一個一個に解説付きで分かりやすいし勉強になる

[@fiju0912]

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

[@IAmBrooklyn81]

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

[@andytaylor666]

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

[@user-qb6mc8zx1y]

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

[@dezaltamiranoiii3297]

That's a beautiful process making a katana. 😮

[@user-lm3tq3jy6k]

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

[@tickmothy]

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

[@jingzhao9841]

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

[@MathewJC25]

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

[@yanni2112]

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

[@prometheus160]

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

[@luciusirving5926]

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

[@PsionicSounds]

Absolutely beautiful process and product.

[@5zwoodworks]

Perfection. Thank you.

[@zakgalt308]

What a rare treat to watch and to see.

[@vaughnedwards1724]

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

[@billping2633]

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

[@user-hv1sj6kg6n]

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

[@quinnhouk5369]

Awesome guys

[@VorpalForceField]

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

[@byroncowell1487]

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

[@kamonthirak]

Art work, exclusively process and unique product.👍

[@GuitarBassCigar]

An amazing and beautiful heritage and process.

[@ilfarmboy]

this ALWAYS blows my mind

[@roeberdt-bT.1021]

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

[@ForgedinPrint]

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

[@pollarbear6492]

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

[@GATKBC]

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

[@MetalsirenIXI]

Thats a very romanticized way to look at a blade.

[@enricodigenova8112]

Beautiful workmanship ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nickhoward8315]

Thanks

[@Japanesefoodcraftsman]

!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@jkorshak]

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

[@jj3449]

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

[@George-tz1cv]

Amazing craftsmen.

[@True_MrYasaki]

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

[@White90ice]

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

[@altonjackson855]

Beautiful work

[@evenindeathistillserve760]

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

[@user-uu8vz2jx2m]

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

[@OANJO18]

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

[@aarongerdts216]

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

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

😊 Cutting Edge Art 😊

[@kevinsantos7276]

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

[@luhurwin5854]

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

[@harpersnyder2297]

Mau bunuh orang? 😂

[@MikeK2100]

Very special.

[@StayPrimal]

Really fascinating thank you for sharing

[@SolaScriptura21]

Amazing.

[@josepwillis687]

Nice

[@user-qd1no8kb1e]

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

[@siatonto420]

Beautiful culture

[@real_smilegamez]

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

[@Lioness-of-Italy]

Respect..🙏🏻

[@Tattooed-bs4cm]

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

[@TheSixSage]

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

[@TheLeeattwood]

Incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

[@user-fo1nb3jm4e]

こういうの見ると欲しくなっちゃうよね。

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

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

[@user-xm1jb2de4d]

良いものは美しい。手にとりたくなる

[@user-id3gg1bs9x]

Σας ευχάριστο πόλι για το υπέροχο βιτεο χίλια ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@user-mn7vh9pv9s]

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

[@MrAirblown2009]

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

[@raidwolf4088]

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

[@igorkuzmenkin8447]

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

[@user-ot2gu3lv2j]

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

[@koinokawa]

trabalho incrível !

[@dragon77411]

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

[@reidetheunivers2661]

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

[@TeaajayZ]

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

[@rafaelsilvapaganni6335]

12:59 amazing

[@fatchunnurulmuminin6012]

Saya sangat suka dengan orang yang masih melestarikan warisan leluhurnya

[@R124FL]

good

[@patrickcarter4012]

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

[@user-ns3ys4kq6l]

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

[@Venya_D-rkin]

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

[@user-ns3ys4kq6l]

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

[@user-mn7vh9pv9s]

Awesome want one 😊👍

[@harrisonchr]

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

[@harrisonchr]

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

[@alpersevinc3979]

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

[@korinostream]

I need one.

[@1BlacKghost]

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

[@77teahupoo]

ありがとう

[@daniellewalton4100]

Hey Leonardo this made me think of you

[@richlander5874]

I want one

[@user-kn8fl5wt2s]

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

[@maratkumukoff-ht3de]

Народ жив пока живы его традиции 👍 браво 👏

[@adiloncarvalho2995]

Espada incrível! Uma obra de arte. Obrigado por nos prestigiar com tanto conhecimento e habilidade.🇧🇷