Pawn Stars: King Of The Katanas | History

When the guys have a question about Japanese swords, Mike Yamasaki is the expert they call. #PawnStars #Rickharrison
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[@momoniji6439]

Normal "Experts"- "Rick can I grab your customers items?" Him- "Can I inspect the sword with your permission?"

[@apaucokes2140]

The way of a samurai

[@sajarahmaesaldo1108]

His voice makes it legendary

[@TheShocker924]

His voice needs to be on South Park

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

so did judge ito who handled the oj simpson case

[@engrJBH]

Ikr. Honestly he's my man among experts.

[@johnnysuede3156]

This man needs his own show!

[@GrizzlyJRofficial]

Exactly

[@coachbillturpin]

Yep. Love him. I'd watch it.

[@tdkcastro]

This guy and Rebecca are the only experts I would trust on the show

[@cptpayday2080]

tdkcastro they are the only ones entering the shop who don’t look like freaking jojo characters

[@JohnDoe-fn3wl]

Didn't Rebecca get fired?

[@americaneggroll2496]

What about the museum director

[@jons6921]

@@cptpayday2080 LMAO

[@alexandergilles8583]

And Brett

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

I always love how polite he asks can I hold your sword 🗡️ such a good dude

[@lonelydriveritsuki8041]

This guy is my favorite. *2ND TO REBECCA THAT IS*

[@telamb9]

Why the caps weirdo

[@charlierowell1395]

THE FAT DUDE THAT BREATHES HEAVILY Rebecca’s not a guy

[@magnushly9007]

@laser325 Eeeeeeeeh

[@rokutv9422]

Rebecca was first a sweet girl. Until money and fame turned her into a wicked city woman

[@trintonsauvola2147]

Rebecca is a fake expert

[@carlover49]

The way he asks for permission and bow down to the sword is just class, his way of explaining is just icing on the cake.

[@101southdrum]

By far this is the best expert Rick calls in

[@tedfeeddxbcali4082]

this guy is actually a ninja, just notice how he can read without his glasses,it's just a part of his disguise.

[@kidfox3971]

Um, maybe he's nearsighted and he only needs glasses to see things at a distance?

[@lyrics2challenged]

@@kidfox3971 Um, maybe the joke went over your *tilts glasses downward a bit* head?

[@GSGExtreme44]

He’s brilliant and I love the gracefulness on how he asks to examine the sword.

[@evanscott4491]

I love this guy. He is very honorable toward the swords. It wouldn't surprise me if he studies Iaido or some other classical martial art. The way he handles them, it's apparent that he honors them.

[@foxernator]

Yes he got into Swords from Kendo.

[@IHUNTMAINS]

For anyone wondering at 1:38 although it was a forgery, the forgery itself was done hundreds of years ago so it was still worth a lot of money

[@cptpayday2080]

Ova h nope. Fakes from back in time can be worth quite a bit as well. Some forged coins that were forged hundreds of years ago can be worth more than the originals

[@alexharsvik3611]

@@Unknownz000 completely incorrect they are still hundreds of years old and still very valuable and were made out of the same metal as the real blade. You obviously do not know the value of these.

[@darrenfarrell]

@@Unknownz000 not every market is the same as coin

[@FordHallam]

I doubt very much it was made long ago. If it was made in the Edo period they'd have known where the signature ought to go and not used a name that wasn't a recorded old smith. The actual blade's grain was also as rough as an old goats knee, all over too, so nothing like a real Nihonto at all.

[@ginger_nosoul]

@@Unknownz000 im not an expert but im pretty sure coins and sword are different. Lmfao

[@NandoA130]

I love how he treats every sword and owner with respect

[@nintendolover114]

I love how he asks the owners permission, beautiful manners and respect

[@stevensather5911]

This guy needs his own show.

[@k.fr.3228]

He never forgets to show us the traditional way of removing the blade from the handle and the hilt.

[@josephgunawan8472]

Mike Yamasaki, Rebecca, Sean Rich & Craig Gottlieb is my favorite experts

[@youngA_]

Mike comes to my workplace often he’s a really nice guy! The first time I met him I geeked out cuz he’s my favorite expert on the show!

[@ilhantele]

Love the way this guy talks. Can listen to him all day

[@tecno8335]

If this guy had his own show I will watch every day

[@mik7078]

Mike: What you're looking at is Enma... *Slices the pawnshop in half

[@amadzbalboa]

some black swords can be dangerous too.

[@origamivictor9989]

Ame no habakiri is cool tho

[@Felix-dh9tl]

See those warriors from Hammerfell? They’ve got curved swords. Curved. Swords.

[@TRNFL19]

I feel like mike would tell great stories about his good ol days

[@InspirationLabs-ff8vf]

I love when Mike comes out. He's so knowledgable and seems like a really cool guy

[@TVfridge23]

4:00 Couldn't be more American. Mike hands over the Katana with two hands. Rick takes it with one. ZERO HONOR & RESPECT.

[@retromemories8522]

Chum would probably take it to the nearest tree and break it lol

[@IHydro]

@@yechanchoi8580 To you it is, to others it's much more.

[@hellothere5843]

@@IHydro true

[@rogergr5019]

@@IHydro I think he is sarcastic......

[@brendenlatham7558]

Every culture has differences in the way they do things. Holding it against someone for not knowing the customs of every culture they come in contact with is ignorant.

[@MSA7392]

Lol at min 4:00 Yamasaki is giving him the sword with two hands and the unrespectful way rick wraps the katana from Yamasaki 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@scottwpilgrim]

Yamasaki is presenting the sword back to its owner. Rick should grab it from the sageo (cord) for sure, but what does a guy like Rick know about obscure Japanese customs?

[@MSA7392]

Scott W Pilgrim well technically not the Sageo but the tsuka even if it’s in the saya, it’s a sign of trust from Yamasaki but you are right I don’t spect Rick would know that

[@DGiovanni]

Rick: Gimme my sword, China-man!

[@Schnozinski]

Literally who cares. It's a sword, and it's his until he sells it. Is he supposed to take a full course on obscure Japanese customs just because he bought a sword?

[@MSA7392]

Baba Yaga nobody cares , it’s just a comment

[@amirtbt]

Love the way he takes the blade out

[@ziadeldeeb9554]

This guy is a ninja

[@deadlypotatoes]

ziad eldeeb More like a Samurai

[@MikhailKalashnikovMiG]

He’s actually former yakuza. It’s mentioned in his bio

[@underwood9584]

Master Debater no way! Send link

[@ehoa1984]

ziad eldeeb he’s my uncle

[@user-fx9rh6gp9n]

Ew no

[@mixedman841]

The way Rick accepted the sword at 4:00 was weak sauce.

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

Can we give Mike and Rebecca their own spin off? Or are they too humble for that lol

[@robmichael8136]

I want to see them all run a train on Rebecca.

[@vitald8796]

@@robmichael8136 Rebecca is just average. I don't get why people think she is the hottest woman or something.

[@robmichael8136]

@@vitald8796 I agree, I was just joking around with everyone's fascination with her. They must not get out much.

[@samuraispiritsx]

Mike is a G, he knows a lot and gets to the point of the origins of the swords. He should have a show on History channel.

[@gerald0820]

I can watch mike all day long talking about samurai swords history

[@Mivla12]

You have to accept the sword with both hands to honor the one giving you the sword rick 😒😂

[@nabeelrafique7166]

Even his voice has become a legend after inhaling so much polishing dust

[@ejbayabos6318]

1:47 this dude kinda look like Thanos!!!

[@d3generate804]

Rick harrison is the sexiest man on tv

[@Hellem09]

Love how he is taking them apart and giving it a few knocks like he is the only one Who knows how😂

[@rubenr.8974]

Bring back the full episodes 🙏

[@BuddyWhite616]

I would love to attend a class on Japanese swords with this guy teaching it

[@monkeyfoot5377]

"They used to do this in samurai movies after battle" 😂😂

[@Strikeyourface]

1:55 that was slick

[@ehoa1984]

fox goldmen slick Rick

[@SilentKnight87]

1:35 I like when Chum have that look "I hit the JACKPOT!" MILLION DOLLAR!...

[@malarucoon]

Everybody loves Rebecca- but this is who I loved to see come on- his knowledge and the topic are just fascinating.

[@yuhboijosiah8083]

I bet he learned all that from For Honor

[@themoonsshineinc.4460]

Lol

[@The-Blue-Knight]

Awesome guy

[@sirbeanie6654]

Robber: THIS IS A STICK UP GIVE ALL THE MONEY. Rick: Best I can do is 12.50 remember I’m taking all the risk here.

[@kyleboyle1902]

Wow that’s about the millionth time the “I’m taking all the risk” joke has been used, good for you for not being original.

[@Alarlaure]

@@kyleboyle1902 best I can do is giving you 1 dislike for the karen sarcasm, remember I'm taking all the risk here

[@djuanstanziola9882]

@@Alarlaure And the best I can do is not to agree with either one of you and I am taking all the risk here, plus I have to frame my disagreement.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Mike is very mild mannered but I bet if anyone steps to him he'll dice them like he's playing Fruit Ninja

[@MK-yz7dx]

Love this guy

[@deltahomicide9300]

Rick: “Best I could do is a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dvd and a packet of Kikkoman soy sauce”

[@luckiirevenge]

Nobody: Rick: Best I can do is -12$

[@panama1942]

Mason Adams And he's taking all the risk here

[@user-qf1qu5mn4k]

This sword is the sword of the Tokugawa clan. A precious Japanese treasure

[@VanishingKaizer]

Japanese swords are really work of art that why it has more value compare to other swords.

[@calinos24]

1:45 the face I make when I'm speeding and I see a cop bust a U turn

[@ilhantele]

Love how he talks

[@dfrost42]

pause at 4:01 Mr. Yamasaki goes to hand Rick the sword in a proper honorable way (bowing w/ 2 hands on either side of the sword... He's taken off guard when Rick just snags he handle like it's a new golf club!!! Painful to watch!!!!

[@sajarahmaesaldo1108]

Yea and hes so respectful when hes examining the kata sword hes like MAY I SEE UR SWORD?

[@Schnozinski]

Literally who cares. It's a sword, and it's his until he sells it. Is he supposed to take a full course on obscure Japanese customs just because he bought a sword?

[@jeffersongarcia8257]

Schnoz no but he should atleast be knowledgeable and respectful about the items in his stuff and their customs. How you going to try and sell something you don’t know anything about?

[@andresbravo9717]

Schnoz what a clown

[@aimelunio4337]

Two person only this show can give me goosebump .. this guy and rebecca

[@gagewalser8866]

This guy is my spirit animal

[@RAREONLY]

a legend expert...

[@adamilyass9977]

This Katana is worth $4 million Pawn Stars : best i can do is 5 bucks

[@bebebebearyeah326]

"may i take a look on your sword" 😂

[@gavinbender8733]

Guy: I have the Mona Lisa Rick: I’ll give you $20

[@BTokinn]

You're 5 years late

[@rustyironranch5241]

I’ll give you five bucks and a paper clip, even then I’m taking a risk

[@arissimion67]

This guy does now to work well. And you can trust him. I like his work.

[@jameson7199]

i like Mike and Rebecca as Appraisers in Rick's shop.

[@michaelford2517]

I am amazed at how easily the handle comes off of those katanas! I wonder how often that happens during a battle.

[@andreweston5117]

Samurai Mike

[@007_kenneth]

my favorite swordsman😍😍😍

[@Bigand788]

Mike is my fav expert

[@yurid4286]

Later sephiroth bought this sword

[@Flodhesten]

Looking at it, Yamaski seems to be the only one who understands that these swords are extremely dangerous if one is not very careful

[@Jigz717]

i love samurai sword!

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Good thing Rick has a buddy that's a ninja.

[@ehoa1984]

J R's Place he’s my uncle

[@wayne8276]

Honorable !!!

[@gustavlindgren2562]

1:58 *That was slick!*

[@ehoa1984]

Gustav Lindgren slick Rick

[@frodo1022]

1:46 Rick's like, wait im gonna make 4 million from this sword alone?

[@The_Traveling_Man]

Cool

[@julesverne3157]

Damm i need that last one!

[@ziadeldeeb9554]

I hope to buy it one day

[@Your_Average_Youtuber1]

1:56 I wish I could do that with my samari sword

[@25mario1]

That was slick

[@ogdankengine586]

I want to know how he takes off the handles of the swords like that

[@nojyhoshima2521]

I’ve seen most of these episodes and I understand they are just in this business of buy/sell katana. but i think Rick and the staffs should at least learn the proper gesture as a respect when recieving the sword. At least, It should not be grabbed by one hand and yank while seated.

[@thebigboofer3826]

Dear history channel give this guy a show.

[@top5paranormal254]

Yeah this guy is cool

[@lvltanmate2473]

Is that disguised Toast 😂

[@chantyb8073]

Mike my favourite and jess

[@DrSmallarms]

I always liked this guy and Craig.

[@waybee5258]

Rick prides himself on knowing the history of items . He needs to do some reading on handling a Katana . Centuries of culture and respect . Falls on deaf ears in the Pawn shop . Like giving a monkey a violin .

[@setaside2]

Mike is a fascinating guy. I'd apprentice under him if I could. Change careers entirely

[@rtsharlotte]

The sword whisper

[@mirodelloashford1910]

So it gets rid of fingerprints you say. Nice. Lol

[@edominguez6675]

Guys never forget: RIP the old man

[@retromemories8522]

Oh wow! Had no clue he had passed!

[@alh.3025]

I like this guy

[@Altron1992]

Corey - "I can't tell you what I bought" Chum - "It's a Samurai Sword." Corey - "Shut up Chum."

[@jastan94]

Anyone else thinks that Mike Yamasaki should just have an instagram or something and just post about swords and their stories?? If there is and I can’t find it, can somebody send me a link?

[@tattagliamito2637]

the guy that always say actually is back

[@JAK_EDITS.]

He also knows way more than the idiots in that shop lol

[@shahibaaz]

We bow in front of swords as a sign of respect.

[@ThatoneGuy-zd4rl]

I would watch a show of just this guy traveling looking at swords and telling us history. And would also watch a show with just Rebecca

[@johnbrown2163]

If I owned one of these. It would be my EDC!!

[@markalpasan8096]

1:39 look at the face💵💵

[@zaynew8923]

This man sounds like Toby from The Office

[@Scehnt]

Go crazy

[@JAK_EDITS.]

“Samuaris are pretty badass” “Well,-“ God, chum comes off as so braindead sometimes lol.

[@retromemories8522]

I would never hand Chumlee a katana. Not even a $50 one lol