Katana Scabbard Maker

The scabbard segment of the sword artisan series, Q2 Japan visits the Setouchi Sword Museum in Okayama to talk with a master scabbard maker.
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[@hengfashi6024]

this guy is priceless.

[@Q2Japan]

He's a nice dude! :)

[@KokoroInt]

How awesome a gentleman!! Great to see his dedication to the art and such a down to earth perspective. Looking forward to more great footage! Wonderful as always!

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks Michael! Yeah he was super easy to interview. A humble but passionate guy :)

[@SkySweeperSyn]

I just discovered this by curiosity, and I'm really glad to have gotten such an indepth interview from such a person. I feel the Scabbard is often overlooked when talking about blades, which is a real shame to me as it's often the thing you see the most.

[@Q2Japan]

Hey thanks for watching! I agree, the scabbard is often overlooked. Hopefully more people come to appreciate its value!

[@sumaoncrack2251]

There's a move I have called the iaido kenjutsu in which you go ➡️➡️↗️( the blade goes ⤵️ and I catch it and hit his head like like)↘️

[@sumaoncrack2251]

First hold your katana towards the hilt on the scabbard and hit them with the scabbard and hit them with the edge of the scabbard turn to your back and hit them in the stomach don't take your katana before that or you can cut your palm turn 90° behind throw your katana through the scabbard and make your hilt hit the enemy's head tha'll shock them or break their nose even if it's a wooden hilt ( this part's is probably the hardest next to the hilt throw so it actually combined with the hilt throw while the hilt throw your blade will fly in the sky and it will come down and catch it on the handle and swing it downwards with the momentum if they're not dead with you normal hits use this and they're prolly dead highly not recommended and this move has a lesser complicated way which does involve risk of cutting your hand and if you have a sharp blade it will cut clean this moves non complicated way) and the blade will stay in your scabbard they will goo back a little do a little running forward jump and do a long slash and they're dead

[@sumaoncrack2251]

I have practiced and mastered this move And don't use the complicated one first and go on with the simple one I've mastered the complicated one so I can do both

[@The_D0C70R]

Excalibur’s scabbard was enchanted so whoever wore it was unable to be harmed with weapons. Thus the scabbard was more important than the sword.

[@StankFernatra]

Wanting shadows, therefore preferably north-facing windows--for their even light, through the day--are lovely insights. Thank you for sharing your work, very much.

[@Q2Japan]

Thought that was interesting too! Glad ya enjoyed it! Cheers

[@adammyers8143]

i just call it long light and take it anyway I can get it. not take anything from this expert artisan.

[@netsurfers9357]

There's a lot that you can learn from this guy!... Thank you so much as I enjoyed watching and learning!

[@Q2Japan]

Glad ya enjoyed his interview! And cheers!

[@hshwhitten]

Beautifully done.

[@Q2Japan]

thank you!

[@charliebowen5071]

To get a properly made saya is a thing of beauty.. it’s so much more complex than hollow out the middle so the sword fits... it must fit in a very particular way to not marr the blade.. ireko saya are the pinnacle of his craft in my opinion and I’ve made a few katana and not got one scabbard correct.. I can see how it’s a separate and specialised craft.. beautiful

[@StankFernatra]

Wishing you joy & persistence, and the uncovering & unlocking of your katana:scabbard pairings.

[@77AlexS]

I'm liking this video series! Looking forward to your upcoming videos.

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for all your support ^^

[@draven3838]

I'm a huge fan of the Japanese sword Smith's and all the aspects in the creation of the finished work

[@Q2Japan]

They appreciate your interest!

[@theR0NIN]

Another good video in this series! Thanks for introducing us to Ishizaki-san and his work! The other planned videos sound good. You might want to consider Tsuba maker and Habaki maker as well.

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for always tuning in! Yeah it seems the deeper I go in the rabbit hole, the more there is to cover! Lol

[@hshwhitten]

theR0nin oh yes, I would love to watch those.

[@ronin6016]

Great video, excellent instruction and information, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenedmund5680]

I have one of his scabbards. They are thick , bold and very well made. Just got it a week ago.

[@Q2Japan]

Oh cool! I'm glad you enjoy his work! Thanks for commenting

[@maisnow7744]

Can you tell me where you purchased it and for how much? I recently purchased a sword from a convention, but when I finally got home and drew the sword, the blade was covered in mold. Luckily, it cleaned off easy and the blade hadn't rusted, but the scabbard is all moldy inside, so I'm in need of a new one.

[@spartanstudiotx]

How do you get something like this

[@jinkjamboosh8282]

Love this series! I appreciate that you're making videos of other crafts involved in the sword making process. Would it be possible to make videos about artisans that do the polishing and ones that make the fuchi, kashira, tsuba, and menuki?

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you! Yeah we're gonna try to interview as many artisans as possible! :D

[@scottmesser4400]

Really nice man really good video thank you very much 🙏

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you! Means a lot to read :)

[@lancemillward1912]

What a beautiful man

[@BarryHarrellYouTube]

Thank you for doing this!

[@Q2Japan]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@armandobarajas2142]

Gran dedicación de esa persona,gran artesano saludos.

[@Q2Japan]

Gracias!

[@themischeifguide]

I understand what this guy is saying I know so many artisans that are aging, the eyes start to go and arthritis in the hands. All they have left is the knowledge to pass on.

[@Q2Japan]

Yeah it's really maximizing their abilities and wasting little energy right?

[@ramboturkey1926]

im not sure where i heard this but i always thought the black coating on the scabbard was made from powdered charcoal

[@marshallduncan787]

Would love to see how the different clays are made and applied.

[@Q2Japan]

It'd be nice to do more in depth videos for sure :)

[@herscheltaylor7919]

I really like the video, I will watch more when I can. I would like to see which artist is responsible for making and providing the furniture for the swords.

[@Q2Japan]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@pargunanmunusamy6002]

The great work 👍👍👍👌

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you!

[@pargunanmunusamy6002]

Welcome 🙏 .I am learning the Japanese sword smithing techniques your video is useful to me

[@GTsuji]

Class act in so many ways.

[@Q2Japan]

He's a great guy! :)

[@user-ce1gf8sz2g]

Tanks 😌🙏

[@frankalonso5653]

I have a WW2 Officers Katana. The metal scabbard had some type of veneer insert that was the length of the katana and it broke to pieces. Are there inserts available to replace this insert? The handle is also missing. are there authentic replacement handles available?

[@Q2Japan]

Oh wow I'm not sure! I can ask some of my friends. Maybe you can send me a picture? I'm active on instagram :)

[@KF1]

That was really cool

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for watching!

[@7579cognos]

A true sword owner and how they view there sword

[@vikramsolanki9465]

osm talente i like it 😍😍😍😍

[@zoranfrintrop-unger4801]

Respekt

[@jfrault7960]

Hello. I would like to see how a Shikomizue done ??? Please

[@Q2Japan]

Oh! I can ask if he's interested in showing people.

[@rahmanhakim944]

Knew it they use 2 pieces of wood! Was debating with my self for some time

[@Q2Japan]

Yeah it's beyond my world but definitely interesting 🤣

[@markgriff9265]

Hello Q2, would you have contacts for people who can restore Japanese swords in the U.S.?

[@Q2Japan]

Hi Mark, I don't know anyone in the U.S. but thanks for watching the video!

[@user-qx4db2fz9p]

Как можно купить такой меч?

[@shark8837]

Advise where you can buy a saya with two pockets for kogai and kozuki for wakizashi 35 cm? Please help, I can't find it anywhere. I will be happy even with a broken saya, I think I can restore it.

[@Q2Japan]

Sorry but I can't help in that department. I don't know anything about buying/selling. I hope you find something though!

[@joematus410]

Good i want one

[@eonezbp4864]

what's tools he is using at beginning video ?

[@Q2Japan]

Sorry I don't know the official name!

[@user-ce1gf8sz2g]

😌🙏

[@lukasparo194]

Such a tough piece to make

[@Q2Japan]

I would imagine!

[@snail2755]

I always thought that they were made with a burn trough, but it turns out that was just my ooga booga brain working

[@Q2Japan]

Lol i think that's a completely reasonable assumption!

[@manuelferreira4345]

4:55 I subscribed

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks so much! :)

[@kennethbush2299]

How much would a good katana cost me?

[@Q2Japan]

Really depends on the artisans but easily in the thousands.

[@manlymanisaman6225]

I wonder if it's possible to ask these guy to make you a scabbard

[@Q2Japan]

I think so :) he doesn't speak English but I'm sure he takes orders from the link I listed. Good luck!

[@manlymanisaman6225]

@@Q2Japan well it's gonna be a couple of years so he might be dead sadly

[@Q2Japan]

@@manlymanisaman6225 hmm he's quite healthy ^^;

[@Poplosion]

the link doesnt work no more

[@Q2Japan]

Oh! I'll have to check for updates from them!

[@Poplosion]

@@Q2Japan now you just need to search up the first things and it'll show up

[@user-ce1gf8sz2g]

Wood??????

[@Q2Japan]

yep!

[@shubhamtripathi2683]

Sugoi desu ne 😁

[@Q2Japan]

Sugoi to omoimasuyo! :D

[@user-ce1gf8sz2g]

Glue?????????

[@KF1]

He was just kidding. It's actually held together by the forces of history itself.

[@Q2Japan]

I enjoy this comment lol

[@marklloydcurate2616]

i love to see some carpentry

[@Q2Japan]

haha nice! Thanks for watching :)

[@joematus410]

I need one to cut grass

[@voltvova9452]

жаль, что русских субтитров нет. Вообще ниге не понял )

[@48thRonin...]

If you down vote this video, you literally have no soul .

[@Q2Japan]

Well, who's to say i have one? Haha Cheers for the support!