Katana making - full process

traditional katana making, tamahagane, oroshigane, folding, katana fording, tempering, katana polishing, koshirae making, fuchi, tosogu, tsuba, tsuka, saya, tsuka maki

[@davidlewis3169]

I am seriously impressed! It's VERY humble of you to call yourself an amateur. I think your Blades are up there with the Masters in Japan. The fact that you do all Phases of the process, including making Tamahagane to the fittings is rare...Not to mention your skill as a Polisher, Absolutely amazing!!! You Sir, are no amateur.

[@nicolaenita5374]

Un Maestru Adevărat al acestei Lumi în ceea ce face!!! (toate procesele duse de o singură persoană, merită tot Respectul și Onoare) 🙏🙏🙏 (eu sunt sculptor din Moldova și cunosc pe pielea mea cum e să duci toate etapele a proceselor de lucru la final) La Mulți Ani Maestre!!!

[@MilaCenek]

Pane Bolfe, jste opravdový mistr svého řemesla a umělec. Velice si vážím Vás i Vaší krásné práce. Chci moc poděkovat, že se s námi dělíte o vaše postupy v perfektních videích jako je toto. Dokud budou existovat lidé jako Vy, tradiční řemesla nevymřou.

[@golgo13ky]

どなたさんか知りませんが、素晴らしい刀の作りです。外国の方が、これほどまでに、日本刀のことを勉強してることに感動しました。頑張って素晴らしい魂のこもった刀を作ってください。

[@user-bc4bo7il2h]

しかも日本とは違って、全部１人でこなしているしな。 鍛治から拵えまで、全部。

[@user-dr3sc6kl1i]

Wow ,you are a true craftsman.this was a joy to watch.

[@mirakaczor9605]

Moc děkuji za toto video, velmi rád sleduji na YT videa o tradičních řemeslech z celého světa a proces výroby japonského meče jsem viděl mnohokrát, ale mít to se zasvěceným českým komentářem to je paráda, ještě jednou díky

[@katanamaking2606]

There will be more videos. However, this quality cannot be done quickly. Two more are currently being worked on. One is the production of katana shinto style. The second is the production of Tensho koshirae. At the end of March we will shoot the production of tamahagane steel. Then polishing, traditional style. You have to be patient. It's time consuming. English subtitles will be added gradually.

[@squirlboy250]

I have no idea what was being said but I enjoyed the whole video. A true work of art and craftsmanship. Excellent job brother. Subbed to see what you bring in the future.

[@mountainwolf1]

🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@johnsouza5262]

My dream sir is to learn the craftsmanship from someone like you. aspecially when I fell in love with practising laido,John Souza from Hongkong.

[@mountainwolf1]

@@johnsouza5262 if you pay very close attention to detail you can start to teach yourself. However it is a good idea to learn from a master sword swordsmith so you can learn and be able to ask questions. I would advise trying to find local blacksmith schools/classes to get a feel for moving steel/wrought iron etc Goodluck hope this helps.

[@SilentAlchemy1333]

The most thorough process on KZbin, a true artisan and amazing artist. Thank you for posting

[@peterdebnar2248]

Už dlhšiu dobu ma fascinujú videá výroby japonského meča. Toto video patrí medzi TOP. Lepšie ako celovečerný film. Zlaté ručičky. Držím palce👍

[@skippy8336]

Tak teď mi padla brada! Pane Bolfe, už dlouho jsem si neužil video tak jako to Vaše. Spojil jste v jedno dvě věci, které mám nejvíce rád, šikovné české ruce a japonskou dokonalost. Jste u mě opravdu machr a obdivuji Vás. Děkuji, že jsem se mohl dívat. S pozdravem Tomáš L.

[@empire9298]

Bravo mistře smekam před vaším umem. První dokument co jsem viděl o samurajských mečích byl z cyklu "begin japonology " kde bylo spoustu postupu také ukázáno ale zdaleka ne tak skvěle jako od vás....všechna čest jste opravdový Mistr řemesla. máte můj velký obdiv 👍

[@katanamaking2606]

I understand. I would like it to be translated better. But. I was also wondering if I could use subtitles at all. I'm not yutuber. I don't even want to be one. Thumbs up, number of views, or sharing will delight me. So thank you for them. However, they are not the main reason for creating documents. I'm just a craftsman. I'd rather work than make a video. It will take a lot of time and it is not cheap. The production of this document cost more than 1000 euros. Professional translation would be an additional cost. I don't want any more costs. Maybe buying a new camera when there is some extra money. (SONY Alpha A6400 + 18-135 mm) I think the essential information is contained in the video. The spoken word is just an accompaniment. Maybe in the next video I won't talk at all. Just showing the details of the craft.

[@stevesyncox9893]

Fantastic idea. You demonstrate what you are doing perfectly. Words are distraction. It was a very enjoyable video. I make knives. Your technique is very fastidious, much respect.

[@shaugt241]

Beautiful and impressive work. Attention to detail and overall knowledge is far above most "katana makers" I have seen in the west. Additionally...you do all the work yourself. Not often seen, even in Japan. I hope you will keep on making swords for a long long time. I understand it is incredibly time-consuming and not appreciated enough. May you have the fiery passion and will to push on and make more beautiful swords in the future. As it is said; "The best sword you will make...is the next one". Thank you for sharing your work and have a great summer :)

[@davidolejnik8651]

Zlatý český rucičky,vážím si takovýchto lidí mistře

[@katanamaking2606]

dík

[@T_Kazahaya]

素晴らしい！タタラ製鉄で玉鋼作りからやってる。その辺の鉄をテキトーにブッ叩いて刀みたいなナイフ作ってる人たちとは全然違う。これは日本においても現代刀として充分認定できる作りだ。

[@katanamaking2606]

thank You

[@MsHucul]

Klobouk dolu .Nádherná práce ,neskutečná trpělivost a píle.

[@charliebowen5071]

The sori on that katana is exquisite… beautiful ❤❤

[@mr.9workshop492]

This is the most incredible, useful and amazing video about making katana I ever watched , many thanks for making it, I really enjoyed it.

[@cocomatef]

The closest thing to the original katana by non-asian blacksmith. Amazing skills!

[@marvindaugherty5989]

Good to see you again Pavel!! Thank you for sharing.

[@carlo_cali]

This is an amazing video. I've seen several but I never understood how the harder steel was forced a certain way or how to separate it. He showed that here with the furnace and the left over steel. I saw another video, but it didn't explain what he did with putting the pieces around it and melting again so it can being to be formed. I don't know where I could even get my hands on some of the stuff I would need, but this video motivated me on how to do it. Sadly the nice piece of property my family once sold in NY in 21' would have been perfect to work on this. I don't know what I will do know, must I will be trying to move soon anyway to an area may be I can try this. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this and best greetings from NYC. ✌ P.S. On second thought, even if I had all of the tools and implements I must be honest with myself. I do not think I could ever do this. I remember him now saying before he's been perfecting his craft for 30 years. Even later on when I realized how difficult the blade is; there is so much more intricate craftsmanship still to be done.

[@marcelamarita4662]

Amazing work! please make more videos like that! And it can be nice to have more about the tamahagane production process!

[@pavleek9754]

We're working on next videos, don't worry. And I also writing EN subtitles right now. They are ready in 15 minutes for now 😁 Thanks.

[@SgtStewe]

Neskutečná práce, díky za sdílení výroby a přeji hodně úspěchů. Lukáš Petera.

[@katanamaking2606]

děkuji

[@justintaylor5045]

Wow. Amazing to watch you from start to finish. Thank you for this insight to all the effort and skill needed. You are a master in my opinion.

[@andrepeisker4166]

Pavel, thank you for these videos. They are a treasure, especially, if one is already walking the path of the blacksmith. Very inspiring and full of details to observe. Well done.

[@nikkilove3522]

Pfft.. easy.. on a real note, beautiful craftsmanship. The time, patience, and dedication to hone your trade is astonishing. Thank you for sharing your amazing techniques.

[@robertomazzoni1955]

I mie complimenti. Un lavoro veramente perfetto. Bravissimo.

[@ARNash-uh2dj]

Such details... Shocked after watching... There are so many parts to a single traditional KATANA...❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rogerrichey8807]

I'm trying to save up to become an apprentice someday. I'm American but I'm in love with Japanese craftsmanship. It could be it's own religion

[@charliebowen5071]

It is…, shinto

[@callmealex69]

I'm using the various videos to learn. Yoshindo Yoshihara has practically put his entire process online. He keeps the hamon mixture secret though.

[@callmealex69]

The tatara master has put enough to extrapolate smaller scales and materials.

[@MegaDuvid]

El mejor documental de fabricación de katana.. spectacular!!

[@tt-ip4hx]

全ての工程を一人でこなすのは凄いですね。相当修行されたんでしょう

[@remolabarca3914]

あなたは間違いなく正しいです . However, I have some concerns in the usage of machinery for hammering….

[@TONEDEAFSOUND]

@@remolabarca3914there are japanese smiths that use the machines for hammering because they do not have assistants. how do you expect him to do it?

[@APlusSlingshots]

Fantastic!!! Really enjoyed watching your work. You truly are an awesome swordsmith, craftsman and artist.

[@user-zr3zm6px9y]

あなたわ、日本人の刀鍛冶より素晴らしい、全て自身で完ぺきに求める人です、見事素晴らしいです

[@bencoomer2000]

Thank you. Will be attempting a build soon and this helps.

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

beautiful katana and koshirae,i love this hada

[@angelicayadirachuizapauta8740]

Congratulations from Ecuador .....You are the Best to make sword 👏👏👏🤝

[@shittersful]

This katana is priceless. Absolutely amazing!

[@angelopallotta2864]

Lavoro meraviglioso! Bravissimo 👏.

[@404_Not-Found_]

日本国外にもここまでこだわる本物の刀匠がいたとは驚きだ……

[@EricSajid]

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[@blade_wizard7684]

Although I do not know or speak your language I hope you find a way to translate this. This video was so helpful and beautifully made, and although I could not understand what you were saying I understood what you were doing and what I should do. This has helped me so much to learn since I hope to build my own smithing shop and follow Shinto and create my own school of sword smithing and sword wielding as I believe it is for the weirder to learn create and use their own creation. Thank you so much for the video Mister Bolf.

[@davidlewis3169]

There is CC at the bottom of this Video translating.

[@davidlewis3169]

Astounding! Again, there are multiple Trades in the process, and you seem to have Mastered them all. I have never seen anyone like you...Very skilled.

[@kennethkigundu2168]

Don't understand , one word ... but you don't always have to understand words.. very beautifully done .... thanks

[@Max-do7me]

You Sir are a true master of your craft, a virtuoso.

[@user-bc4bo7il2h]

良いものは、どこでも評価されるという証明だな

[@Isaiah-gz4gp]

I didn't understand a word you were saying, but your craftsmanship spoke for you. Well done sir

[@katanamaking2606]

Thank You. Turn on your subtitles. They're not the best ... but at least something.

[@ACCOUNTMJK]

Mistře, Pane Bolfe, chovám k Vám a Vaši práci hluboký respekt a úctu. Jsem rád, že toto video vzniklo, měl jsem možnost poznat nepoznané. Přeji mnoho zdraví a stále překvapujte řemeslnou prací. M.J.K.

[@katanamaking2606]

Děkuji. Jsem rád, že je video k užitku. V procesu jsou další dokumenty. A několik projektů je ve fázi plánování. Klikněte si u kanálu na odběr , budou se Vám zobrazovat upozornění.

[@MK_376]

​@@katanamaking2606Sir, how thick is the average Japanese sword?

[@katanamaking2606]

8mm

[@MK_376]

@@katanamaking2606 Thank you very much for the information, do you have Instragram? I have an unanswered question

[@felixintheforge6750]

Thank you for posting!

[@oldrichsvabensky653]

Úžasná práce, díky

[@noneyabidness9644]

Lucky number 33 subscriber. :) I look forward to seeing your channel grow.

[@markocieslak1497]

Very impressive work!

[@jackbari8476]

Amazing work betufiul Katana making.

[@samirmamedzade2964]

Zdravsvuite, pane.

[@jackbower8846]

Amazing work!

[@apx_studio]

nadherna praca majstre !

[@panjinopriyanto8926]

Hasilnya luar biasa, pedang yang indah😍

[@kanesuke6gmail]

Amazing!!! Hats off.

[@GVRBESSIO]

Simply. Pieces of Art.

[@sayonvertigo]

Jsi šikovnej!

[@angegreslin6089]

thank you so much for making this video, i really enjoy how passionnate you are, it is really great to see in detail how such a beautiful work of art is made, you are definitely a true master but i still dont understand something, could you explain to me how you tell apart oroshigane and shingane please? thank you again

[@katanamaking2606]

Oroshigane is recycled, remelted steel (such as small pieces of tamahagane, old weld steel nails, etc.). Tamahagane is a charcoal-reduced steel in a tartar furnace. The raw material is iron ore, iron sand (I use magnetite). Shingane is a sword core steel made from lower carbon steel.

[@ANGF95]

it was amazing!

[@michalmesaros1116]

Nádherná práca 👍

[@andersonpg5300]

Quanta perfeição 👏

[@dZ-gt8jo]

これは凄いとしか言えません。 素晴らしい✨

[@katanamaking2606]

arigato

[@damiferar1544]

BEAUTIFUL...!!!!!

[@alejandrom5347]

the work you do is a supremacy, my most sincere respects, your patience and dedication are worthy of an award. how much can that majestic sword cost?

[@katanamaking2606]

4000 - 5000 EUR

[@Ponosonoc]

The best movie!!!

[@Ronin54-]

Wow, absolutely comparable skill and craftmanship to any blade made by the Japanese masters and Ive watched a lot of ghem made

[@katanamaking2606]

thank You

[@ismaul9235]

woow, amazing.

[@ramaramerame]

I'm very impressed

[@apichon2]

best video

[@ryanward8039]

Very nice work! I have always wanted to learn how to make Katana. How did you learn? I will have to teach myself, unfortunately, as there is nobody near me that does this type of work.

[@katanamaking2606]

I also taught myself. Possible. You now have videos, lots of detailed information. Just take it and use it.

[@supig11]

amazing！！

[@tmwc2003]

鈡情日本刀製作，佩服，莫非前世日本人托生。

[@Hollywood5453]

Bad ass!! I wonder, could you make a sword from copper? I think it would look sick all shiny and sharp ....

[@konanbarbarian4888]

PLEASE ,THE PASTE FOR HARDENING IS MADE OF WHAT?THANK YOU

[@bafatakisa]

Great one man show.

[@ouederninizar5422]

FASCINANT ET APAISANT :)

[@recordonesstory6716]

Amazing very art

[@viniaminkarlovich7591]

Прикольно я тоже так хочу и такую катану тоже хотел бы 💯👍

[@zerocool1ist]

A master Japanese sword smith once said - Other countries can attempt to make swords like Japan's but Japanese swords can only truly be made in Japan. A true Japanese sword is not even a weapon but more like a soul and an amulet.

[@katanamaking2606]

Someone said that. They are quite happy to repeat it. But is it true? Or is this claim part of Japanese fairy tales? It's funny. We can only compare the resulting works. How many Japanese blacksmiths normally produce utsuri? How many can an authentic Ichimonji style sword make? Really little.

[@TheSchmed]

I think a lot of folks think when you have 1024 “folds” actually layers, it was folded that many times, not realizing if 8 layers was only folded 7 times to get that.

[@user-vo9yo6eo9e]

Молодец!

[@ZclassDestroyer]

60年前、宮入行平氏のもとで学び刀匠資格まで取得したKeith Austinというアメリカ人がいらっしゃいましたが、独学でここまで作るのも凄いですね。

[@TheSchmed]

How many katana blades can you get from that 4 kg of Tamahagane ? Only 1 ? as a lot of it is scale ? That is discarded ? Or you just do not get the correct amounts of differing hardness layers for > 1 blade ?

[@katanamaking2606]

Traditionally made steel is not clean. There is some slag. It is cleaned by blacksmith folding. This process takes place at the temperature limit where the steel begins to melt. The sparks you see are liquid steel and liquid slag. This causes losses in the weight of the steel. You also grind something off the forged blade before hardening. and something after hardening when you make the blade. These losses are normal in the traditional process. There is a good youtube video about it. I'll try to find it.

[@MJ-wh1ny]

Kolik měsíců trvá výroba meče? Nádherná práce 👍

[@katanamaking2606]

To co je na videu trvá v normálním pracovním režimu asi 5 -6 týdnů.

[@MJ-wh1ny]

@@katanamaking2606 bravo mistře, opravdu nádherná sofistikovaná práce. Ať se Vám dílo daří.

[@tetouanwadlaw2008]

super man

[@gechang3165]

where can i go to purchase one of your katanas?

[@katanamaking2606]

www.pavel-bolf-katana-kaji.com/cs/vyrobky/noze-a-mece-na-prodej

[@user-eb9vy2wu5w]

уникален .

[@shanek6582]

Did he not temper it after hardening?

[@katanamaking2606]

Yes. Heat to about 200 ° C and allow to cool. If the hamon is very hard, it can happen again. One way is also seen here. I'll pull the blade out of the water a little earlier. When there is a residual temperature. I'll leave it above the water for a while. The temperature remained at about 200 ° C in the more massive part inside the blade. After a while, the blade heats up, including the hard blade. Then I dive into the water again. "Tsss" is heard. This cools the blade again. It's a way of tempering, reducing stress and hardness. Then I check the hardness of the hamon. After grinding on the grinder, the contrast is visible. If it's too hard, I repeat the process. For Ichimonji blades it is necessary to use steel with a lower carbon content. About 0.6% C. It's not as hard as the shinto style.

[@shanek6582]

@@katanamaking2606 I really appreciate the response sir! Subbed.

[@user-eb9vy2wu5w]

чест и уважение

[@ginphreak2662]

Best of ever

[@robntaylor]

I noticed you folded the short way every time is it the same result as the Japanese that fold short and long way?

[@katanamaking2606]

Ichimonji style is in this way. It is said. Maybe yes maybe no. This has no effect on the result. (steel structure.).

[@TheSchmed]

Funny, the element that produces the white sparks with forging the blade, is probably the same used in fireworks ;)

[@SilentForrest-he4qj]

Very nice but sadly insufficient subtitles

[@espadeiroyt6918]

Um abraço do Brasil

[@almaz3693]

Доброго дня.Я з Украіни.Дуже вдячний вам за такий добрий та ретельно знятий фільм.Де ви мешкаєте?Де ваша майстерня?У вас є учні?

[@katanamaking2606]

Я з Чехії. У мене було кілька учнів. Зараз навчаю свого сина.

[@klikyusmedia7953]

KEREN 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Alamiro-fp1di]

Hola buenas tardes como podria saber si vende y el precio me gystaria saber gracias

[@katanamaking2606]

www.pavel-bolf-katana-kaji.com/en/

[@stevesyncox9893]

Very cool. Spaceeba

[@user-rv1st7wy1i]

I think it is a demon sword, because the art of folding steel is different from other samurai swords. what uncle made is a special elite sword for the kingdom, because the power of the sword exceeds that of Japanese swords. the strongest sword, I think the steel is like Widya's eyes on a lathe

[@gfleuranvil1]

Now that's how you make a real samurai sword. Most other people who claimed they're making samurai swords, only making just sharp blades or long knives for short. Making a real samurai swords took long times to simply making just one of them.

[@user-tt8kb6to1l]

造り込みではなく四方詰めとは…。