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@klimatbluffen2 жыл бұрын
Is it allowed to carry a KATANA in public places in Japan.
@lucashenry62812 жыл бұрын
Quick question. Why do those rifles (probably just smoothbore muskets) not have a buttstock? Just curious because I’m going to school to become a gunsmith, so anything historical or odd is interesting.
@mikehuff97932 жыл бұрын
You are BEAMING in this video!!❤️❤️❤️❤️you can see the childlike excitement
@kaltaron12842 жыл бұрын
I found the your different cuts very interesting. I have to say that I liked that sensei was ending each cut in a serious kamae. I've also noticed that you and Kazu draw the sword very far back for a cut. I know that some schools do that but I'm not a fan. BTW I checked out Yushinkan's website and the line "Serious weapons will be used in the test cutting experience." gave me a chuckle. I know it's a literal translation of 真剣 but it still sounds funny.
@FrankyFrank72 Жыл бұрын
Hi Shogo, konnichiwa, maybe you can answer 2 questions for me. 1. What is the minimum amount of katanas to have for it to be considered a collection? 2. How come a person feels special when they hold a katana in their hands?
@jumoonli2 жыл бұрын
It's so adorable how he is getting out all these katanas because he probably sees Shogo is genuinely interested and passionated about it T^T
@myname-mz3lo2 жыл бұрын
it is his sensei
@TreeRingsExploration Жыл бұрын
@Zatoichi444 I think its more of a right of passage for Shogo to go through. Its a special time and deserves the respect for his choice in Katana.
@pdj2975 Жыл бұрын
@Zatoichi444 if he could only afford a 200 dollar katana he wouldn't be there, you would not get a katana in japan thats sharp for that, even his blunt training sword is 600usd to have a katana in japan it has to follow stringent rules, and a 200$ 1060 katana does not have a registration card, and is not considered a katana and therefor just a weapon, making it illegal in japan
@pdj2975 Жыл бұрын
@Zatoichi444 yeah but in japan unfortunately you need to pay that kind to get an iaido worth using i think, around $500 usd? theres a question for shogo, how do the Japanese govt view unsharpened iaido, can you import thoes as they are unsharpened?
@mariuseckert37802 жыл бұрын
I wish somebody would make a similar series about the journey for the perfect bow. As always this was fun to watch.
@LetsaskShogo2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a very interesting idea too!
@DanielMorales-jm3ll2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but theres always gonna be more Genji main's than Hanzo main's ya know?
@LV_SL2 жыл бұрын
Could be tomoko's chance!
@JohnYannoulas Жыл бұрын
@@DanielMorales-jm3ll So why don't we have a "Journey for the perfect jail cell"?
@DanielMorales-jm3ll Жыл бұрын
@@JohnYannoulas What are you talking about?
@Wise.1000 Жыл бұрын
20:50 had me dying 😭he instinctively tried putting it into the sheath
@midtwnscott2 жыл бұрын
The kid in the candy store! I love it!
@kotowari16212 жыл бұрын
Some of these katana took my breath away with how detailed the finishing touches are. You can really feel the craftsmanship of the people who made these. They were beautifully filmed too. Thank you for sharing this special moment !
@jenniedraws4062 жыл бұрын
you can tell that this is shoto's passion. His excitement of entering into that place is like how I am when I go into a art store. This was such an enjoyable video.
@Yuriel1981 Жыл бұрын
I love it from now on! Shogo's new nick name is Shoto, the little blade. Best typo ever.
@jenniedraws406 Жыл бұрын
@@Yuriel1981 I know after I posted. I read and was like🤦🏽♀️🤣
@DeputatKaktus2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you - you look so giddy and happy and full of all the feels…this is pure joy and very wholesome to watch. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey.
@Vaestus2 жыл бұрын
The price of katana in Japan always astounds me. I'd love to go and see how different they actually are from the ones Ive bought myself, since I actually have a tachi from Yomikuni and a shirasaya from Ronin Katana, and these little 500 usd swords already feel so nice. I couldnt even begin to imagine what a one million yen (7.3k usd) katana would feel like
@ricardososa75342 жыл бұрын
The prices are somewhat inflated since Katana Swordsmiths in Japan can only make like 3 blades a year due to a Japanese Law
@Zerow45yw2 жыл бұрын
in the end, I wouldn't take a $7000 katana into battle, I'd rather take the $500 one xD
@chang18652 жыл бұрын
They're expensive because smiths are only allowed to make 3 a month by law and there are probably traditional method requirements which makes it time consuming to make.
@piotrmalewski81782 жыл бұрын
Thing is, in Japan a katana is supposed to be made using traditional methods, and from Tamahagane steel that was obsolete already back in the days, and only used in Japan, because Japan was isolated and well... backward. You can have a cheaper and better sword these days, made from modern steel, using modern methods. Also, the reason why japanese Katana is so heavy on tradition these days, is because after WWII the US wanted to destroy all Japanese swords, because they had a trauma over Shin Gunto and couldn't tell the difference between Shin Gunto and Katana, but Japanese managed to convince them that these are different things, and the US agreed that Japan can keep their swords, granted that they would be only those 'ancient' obsolete Katanas, rather than mass produced blades.
@victoriazero88692 жыл бұрын
Tamahagane is a limited resources on purpose, very expensive, and HAD to be processed with inefficient traditional method which consumes a lot of fuel instead of cheap electricity. And this was just to create the sword billet, before accounting to days upon days of hand forging by hammer and yes, traditional furnace which consume a lot of fuel and man hours. Authentic Katana is less a weapon and more a rigidly made piece of religious art, and should be treated as such. They're also registered in local government. Katana outside Japan is made of modern steel, either machine-assisted or outright machine-forged which push the cost low while also making a better blade, but there's no significant cultural value in them. And in Japan, those blades would be illegal.
@stevenedmund56802 жыл бұрын
WOW ...so glad you made this video Shogo so I can experience what it's like to buy a katana from a store in Japan. Super cool.
@SendNukesNotNudes2 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you found your sword, Shogo! It's reminds me about my first own gun. Same emotions. It's awesome.
@MischeifMakerz2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome series. Finally, we get to see the finale. We reached the destination. However, looking back, It was the great journey that made the destination so satisfying. Congrats Shogo! 🎉
@LetsaskShogo2 жыл бұрын
We actually already have filmed one more of this video series…! I really hope you can look forward to it✨
@FFXI_Addict2 жыл бұрын
Warakiri-san's statements about modern katana for tameshigiri feel a lot more valid after seeing this. I definitely understand what he was saying now.
@RonOhio2 жыл бұрын
The subtle details and the balance on any cutting implement are what sets one above the others, and it seems that the closer to perfection it gets, the closer to infinity the cost gets. :) Congratulations on achieving a defining moment in your life.
@tofu00402 жыл бұрын
WOOOOOOOOOOO YEAH BABYYYY THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITIN FOR WOOOOOOO
@jsullivan21122 жыл бұрын
You are soooooo excited I LOVE this. You can barely contain yourself. I have to say that's really nice the more I see older swords surviving to the present day. It's heartbreaking to learn about how many were lost during the United States occupation of your home. Update: wow these swords were all breathtaking. Nice choice too! Very happy your katana found you!
@TheVenerableMr.T2 жыл бұрын
The joy, heart, and soul you put into your decision and resulting testing makes me happy to see. I am not trained in any sword arts but it is on my list of things to learn in my martial arts journey. Thank you for creating and sharing this experience.
@ultrasuperbro56432 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new katana. I look forward to seeing you take a wakazashi home as well. It was a joy to see how happy this experience has made you!
@sauronpwbr92832 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your achievement Shogo! It's an honor to watch one of your dreams come true!
@slipp3ryslop32 жыл бұрын
Shogo I am so excited for you! The way your katana cut the tatami mat immediately put a smile on my face. If it feels like a part of your body already, imagine how it will feel after many hours of practice. I am hoping to visit Japan someday and be able to shop for katana this way. This video makes me excited about developing my skills and getting to a point where I will feel confident about buying a sword as wonderful as yours. Best wishes to you, your family, and the rest of your team!
@Imdippinout2 жыл бұрын
Was really hoping that you would take a look at the Kyu Gunto (The European saber looking sword) in the display room. If you can, please do a video on it. I'm curious to see if you can find the small bits of Katana inspired parts on it.
@xthetenth Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on being chosen by such a lovely sword! It stood out to me, I really love its style, and I feel like I'm sharing a bit of your joy.
@onlyechos68102 жыл бұрын
So much happiness in one video! It was so much fun to watch and insightful too. Thank you for letting us take part in this. I'd really like to know more about the katana ranks.
@emosexy85102 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to have katana sword it is one of my dreams to have one but watching you and learning so much about all different types is so worth it. Thank you! ❤
@dagonatorish2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for sharing your journey in searching for your katana. I’m extremely happy to have been able to witness your joy in this! Congratulations!
@stephengolombecki86662 жыл бұрын
Watching this makes me even more excited for my Katana to get here!! I still have to wait another 3 weeks or so for the export permit from Japan and then shipping 😩 I went with an older one; early Edo(Kanbun) since I do not currently practice said martial arts (yet) though I have been training in others Man what an exhilarating feeling it was finalizing that purchase!! Everyday I’ve been counting down till I hear about the permit and shipping confirmation!😇😇
@hanbill2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you. Those katanas looked amazing and totally worth it.
@vojtechcepak77752 жыл бұрын
Today in the morning I watched your first journey for a katana video and wondered:" I would definitely like to see Shogo buying the katana" and you just uploaded the video!😄
@MarkRamseyer-yh5ti2 ай бұрын
Loved watching Shogos excitement in this video, I was feeling excited for him
@LAZURAYOFFICIAL2 жыл бұрын
Was waiting for this video for so long...what an amazing experience to purchase a Katana this way. Unfortunately I'm in the UK so I had little choice but to chance an online purchase - what was interesting is the person who designed the blade said its so light because of the geometry of the blade - meaning the the bulk of the weight is centred as close to the tsuba as possible, so was interesting to hear you confirm this 😀
@setokaiba200x2 жыл бұрын
Happy for you Shogo! I bought my first real katana years ago but now I've worn it out so much from training, I'm in search for another. Been tough with the Pandemic and all. Hopefully I can trade up for a better sword someday.
@americanboot7818 Жыл бұрын
I had a smile on my face for the entire video. amazing content!
@theperceptor92872 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Shogo on your first Katana purchase. I'm looking forward to your journey with your new Katana.
@CreatorForLife2 жыл бұрын
Loved this episode! Very interesting to see. It was almost like a ceremony the way they showed you the katanas!
@LadyPelikan2 жыл бұрын
So nice to hear well articulated Japanese (and with subtitles!) There are even a couple of words / phrases that I could make out and understand! (I started learning Japanese a couple of months ago.)
@robertkoontz78652 жыл бұрын
We chose the same one. The Dark leather Tsuka Ito looks rugged. The handle is to short for my use. The handles or kashira goes down to your funny bone with a bent wrist. And standing normal the tip of the Kisake is 1/2" off the ground. Thought you might like to know this style called: Yanagi Ryu, Its from southern most part of Japan. It was fun watching you have fun. :-)
@Mortyr452 жыл бұрын
Congratuleitions for the Katana Shogo!🎊 what a beautifull piece of art and craftman. They are truly beauty.
@michaelbalsley60412 жыл бұрын
That is Amazing 🤩 I am so happy for you!!! Congratulations 🎊🎉
@Configman374 ай бұрын
Watching this made me relive my own experience buying those two beautiful blades, thank you for all help Shogo!
@mass45525 ай бұрын
I was studying the swords as you went through them. Being able to handle the offerings must have been mind blowing for you. I probably would have been shaking too much and would have hurt myself. I actually chose my favorite before the end of the video and I'm pleased to say that I chose the same as you.
@lyrad24 Жыл бұрын
Probably late, but congratulations again for the 1st ever Katana! I was looking forward to this from the last Journey for Katana video, and I didn't know it was uploaded last August. Will also be checking for the newer video. Thank you again for these. I am not sure if this was already discussed in your channel but I saw some documentary before that swordsmiths have been declining and hopefully won't be gone soon due to the younger generations not opting to continue if they're from a family of swordsmiths or there aren't many who actually do apprenticeship due to the modern age, preferring probably careers to fund their daily lives first and the demands of the society.
@dest05fgo2 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful craftsmanship. I'm glad you've found one that you really like and enjoy.
@epbrewtus1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this one. Congratulations! I am happy for you!
@vman-sy2gh5 ай бұрын
your joy brought a smile to my face. I remember getting my first swords. ^_^
@Coolio_Ash4 ай бұрын
The second one is BEAUTIFUL. The leather, the tsuba, the... well i dont know the actual term for it but the pommel and ornament are all really cool. My favorite part is that the hamon looks like clouds.
@Tioko2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I also absolutely loved that second katana the moment I saw him! But I thought “Oh, maybe there is something even better down the line.” And I really love the way you described the best katana. “You’re allowed to become a part of him, and he accepts you”. Truly, truly poetic :) Hope that one day you become worthy of a historied katana ^_^ And, um, this may seem goofy, but are you planning to give your partner a name? ^_^ Also yes, do come back for the wakizashi, he wants to become a partner too ^_^ Hope that he waits for you when you’re ready :) I also had a similar experience with buying hand-made dolls. Sometimes they wait for you, sometimes *they* choose *you*.
@tomix77492 жыл бұрын
Amazing 🤩
@wade4452 Жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed watching your search for your first katana. I did a similar thing and before it was done had ended up purchasing two separate individual katana, and finally had a matched katana and wakashi made for me. thank you so much for your time and effort and it is appreciated.
@kevund16 Жыл бұрын
What a Beautiful Katana you got there, Congratulations Shogo!
@BK-fb2ku2 жыл бұрын
Kepe it up Shogo!!!
@vintagevinylvets11878 ай бұрын
This was amazing and a real education. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.🙏🏻
@rtpfixitАй бұрын
Love this video's energy!
@not-a-raccoon2 жыл бұрын
Shogo is just so wholesome. I'm hooked on his stuff.
@zoranhome11 ай бұрын
The third one.....your smile showed attachment and connection to it....i hope it stays in the shop and waits for you.
@canochento Жыл бұрын
you made the same faces i did when i bought my first piano. the emotion when you first touched it, almost as if it was made of glass and than the intimacy when finally, it became part of your life. A can't wait to buy my next piano, when i'm more skilled. It will be perfect!
@aetheruszhou15262 жыл бұрын
Though I've zero training in kendo, I'm always fascinated by the beauty of katanas. They are truly art.
@darrianweathington1923 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why but for some reason I was waiting for him to bring out a super secret katana that was rumored to be Nobunaga's katana... The real demon lord, was the one we subscribed to.
@arizaldimas17182 жыл бұрын
We should learn many things from Shogo San..🙏🏻… really like this video as others too
@jonathanpayuyo779 Жыл бұрын
The sheer joy in this video makes me happy. That sword chose you and it can be seen on your face. Congratulations.
@themaverickblackbelt80542 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful katana, beautiful spirit! Your sensei is so kind and supportive! Very inspiring
@jakevoss198011 ай бұрын
The jabara ito on that kanefusa is gorgeous
@rudymenchaca93402 жыл бұрын
Nice Shogo this was very informative, I just wish we in the USA could had some of this stuff when I started to do work with the katana and sai
@doctorkurosakiАй бұрын
Thats awesome i recognize some of the b-roll footage from the kyoto samurai experience i did this month while in vacation
@jigga272 Жыл бұрын
1:14-1:18 probably the best example of pure joy I’ve ever seen.
@TheSlickmelon4 ай бұрын
Great video. You deserve all the blessings you receive!
@brotheralastor62662 жыл бұрын
YESSSS I’ve been waiting for ages for this and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this 👍
@Shadow0fd3ath244 ай бұрын
that 2nd one was INCREDIBLE
@jadedacres8679 Жыл бұрын
I bow to you and your new lifelong friend may your path be righteous and bright 🙏🏻
@ShinobiKunai Жыл бұрын
So beautiful. That's all I can think while looking at those kami, and yes I'm referring to the blades
@manjitahzan95772 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Shogo! I wish to have a real katana too someday. For now I just got a modern one.
@Columkille722 жыл бұрын
Oh, I missed this video completely. Great choice Shogo, I think this would have been my favorite one as well. Belated congratulations for having found your comrade. I wish you many joyfull moments with him :).
@slick_slicers2 жыл бұрын
Your excitement is infectious! I have several katana like swords, but only one true Katana, a gendaito made by Amada Sadayoshi just 5 months before he died. It is a beautiful piece in a shirasaya. I have no koshirie for it, except that it has a very nice tsuba in the form of a gibbon and a single military pattern sepa. It belonged to a soldier called Mitsubishi, who lived in Castle Street, Niigata, in Japan.
@kevinjbruns Жыл бұрын
Beautiful swords congratulations on your purchase.
@KeitaroTsurugi2 жыл бұрын
I'm not even two minutes into the video, and the overflowing feeling of happiness is contagious.
@Maraaha552 жыл бұрын
Loved this - so pleased for you. Thank you for sharing your joy.
@glorialaw68952 жыл бұрын
Finally i asked for another part of this series and he did it
@NachtKaiser6662 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful blade you got there! I'm really happy for you that you found one to your liking! And those cuts! Wow! 😍
@willaumep Жыл бұрын
hello Congratulation on your sword. Coming from HEMA i really like that you are taking both ken-jutsu and cutting, From me cutting is invaluable to inform you technique be it chop, slash, chop-slice or slice. If you have the occassion and an expendbale blade (ie monsteel modern balde made after an historical model in therm of lenght, sori, width and thickness.) it is worth trying to to cut through cloth and cloth armour level. Not sure if cloth armour was as extensively used in medieval japan as it was in medieval europe but it is worth see how much a slak layer of quality denin changes the power you need in you cut (or how the same denin taunt on the target makes virtually no difference).
@12shirosaki Жыл бұрын
I have been visiting Japan this week and had to go to tozando in Kyoto Ended up buying an iaito :) Thank you for letting me know about them
@willynillylive7 ай бұрын
See I would worry if I brought mine with me the culture ministry would take them as historical treasures
@georgethomson5512 Жыл бұрын
So happy for you shogo you make a great pair 👍
@mTealeaf2 жыл бұрын
Now there's the journey for the Wakizashi as well! This was a fun video. I'm excited to see what the future holds.
@StatueCollecting Жыл бұрын
Great video, very impressive. Keep it up.
@LetsaskShogo Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you say so!
@elvensteen110 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the purchase of your first katana and compliments to a well performed tameshigiri!
@RenKnight347 Жыл бұрын
That was truly an amazing experience! Congratulations on your first katana! 👋😎
@jungbrahs1379 Жыл бұрын
The best thing is your enthusiasm which I would feel the same
@ramonjrusa Жыл бұрын
Wow. Your passion is beautiful to watch. Thank you
@Jeffery00cox Жыл бұрын
So happy for you! Your new blade is beautiful!
@tore96712 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that this series isn't ending yet.
@antouab2218 ай бұрын
I envy you Shogo san :) A beautiful masterpiece indeed. Congratulations .
@jamievarni15308 ай бұрын
Young man, I’m really enjoying your videos. That katana suits you.
@MidnightSmoke2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on acquiring such a beautiful katana. I'm sure it will give you many years of enjoyment.
@sarahfisher5669 Жыл бұрын
Hi Shogo, Thank you for making this video. I really like the second katana. I like dragons. It is a very beautiful katana.
@ghost8012 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheAsianlove Жыл бұрын
Congratz Shogo!!!
@dbpool Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration / look at actual katana's. Congratulations on your purchase :)
@nicolaasalbertse34735 ай бұрын
Wow, these are beautifull swords...
@peterblair44482 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! So cool.
@andreasjonsson8075 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely magic!!!!
@IchikawaKyo73612 жыл бұрын
Im love to see your video about traditional in japan..Btw love from malaysia🇲🇾
@lonesomesaura18392 жыл бұрын
I really liked the third katana. The yellow and the flower designs were so cool imo.