Pawn Stars: RISKY DEAL for RARE SAMURAI KNIFE (Season 17) | History

When a rare Japanese knife is brought into the shop, Chum wants to make a deal, but has questions about it's condition, in this clip from Season 17, "Pawnanza". #PawnStars
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[@hwanohchung]

My top 3 favorite experts at Pawn Stars: 1st: Rebecca (Books) 2nd: The Japanese sword guy 3rd: The coin expert guy

[@alexkastano96]

Jessy the guitar guy? He is a calm and pro

[@AndreasTunney]

Yeah Jesse is great and you forgot Mark the museum historian.

[@Ulyyyyy]

Everyone except the signature guy is my top guy

[@ysl5165]

Phineas is kinda cool

[@williamgingras304]

I would also add the magician

[@christopherboyne346]

Mike seems like such a lovely and genuine guy, compared to alot of those people that come in and check stuff out

[@1life744]

I sense that too

[@eulisesguillenmorales7079]

That's because he's Japanese, that culture knows about honor and honesty

[@givemidordie4476]

But the show is fake

[@Dragotto]

He's my second favorite expert, right being Rebecca.

[@Len1977gt]

Rick is cheaper than a plastic penny

[@shizuokaBLUES]

I like the way Chumlee talks to the customers. He’s got a gentle touch and sweet smile.

[@xDiP18x]

But he also low balls as bad as Rick now

[@1240okeene]

Yeah he is a lowballing pos

[@ang77l]

@@xDiP18x gotta do what you gotta do.

[@rockerbunny3400]

I hate how we didn’t even get to see the risky restoration.

[@benjimanfranco463]

Restoration usually takes a while so it may not have even been completed yet tbh

[@LorgSkyegon]

@@benjimanfranco463 Remember the sword they sent to Japan for restoration didn't come back for over two years

[@pearcey1113]

Yeah same, would love to know the results

[@TriMarko]

@@durantburner7428 Are you high?

[@thorstenrusch8652]

When i correctly remember one of tthe Katanas Rick bought took 2 years until it came back fom Jpan

[@phettumbling9863]

Mike. One of the few "legit" experts. ⚔️

[@phettumbling9863]

SL4UGHT3R Quality uncompromised. That is how I see him ( Mike ) work.

[@fagbag9553]

There Mike Rebecca and the paint guy thats it

[@jasonmichael3676]

All the experts are legit.

[@fagbag9553]

@@jasonmichael3676 joe BAHAMA MAMA iz legit while she doing da splitz on me ......

[@durantburner7428]

@@jasonmichael3676 That's a funny joke

[@jerryupp239]

Chumlee ya did a good job in this video. You called Mike to give his input and gave the seller a good deal. Very proud of you

[@Mark15V]

She got some heavy knockers there

[@NotShowingOff]

Mark Drama I was about to say 👍🏼

[@Mac10Daddy]

I’d hit it 🤷‍♂️

[@adriancano4330]

Glad I wasn’t the only one who thought that lol

[@PeterGriffinANIMALCRACKERS]

BOOBIES

[@Mark15V]

Peter Griffin WE ALL LOVE BOOBIES!!!!

[@jakemoeller7850]

She's using the $$$ for her classroom. Sad that teachers still need to use their own money to do that.

[@alexkg1]

While the board members and President makes 6-7 figures. Our system is rather screwed up.

[@aeis3007]

@@alexkg1 the President is supposed to have a high salary so he is harder to bribe. That's the theory.

[@alexkg1]

@@aeis3007 University presidents make high 6 figures (think $600k and up) to the millions annually. That's more than POTUS

[@oops.4970]

Yep I love America but it has major flaws.. like health care also. However atleast healthcare works if you can afford it

[@uhmlmfao]

Mechanics have to pay for their own tools, what’s the difference??

[@samod7550]

"I'll probably use that money and put it towards my classroom" American education system summed up

[@bennettdirkx6841]

She was so sweet and genuine. Good for her getting an extra $500 on it!

[@hudsonzzzz]

“It’s sharp just a little dull” 😂 Classic Chum

[@davidkastin4240]

Another fair deal for the seller.

[@michalsamek2446]

I bet it will turn out to be 400 year old and Rick will sell it for 5k...

[@daniels8105]

David Kastin does the pawn shop force customers to sell to them?

[@aarontrew1410]

SUKI BOMBS!

[@indycell]

@@michalsamek2446 yeah, but fair still, cause the risk they're taking, I mean there's glue in it...

[@thetortureneverstops]

Chum has such a knack for relating well w his customers and leaving them w a good feeling, even when he's a bandito! Love how he has grown so well w the show. Chum is my new fav pawn star!

[@maximusgarahan2066]

Appraiser has a soothing voice.

[@stephencrutchfield2032]

Chum's customer service was outstanding

[@coldturkey5333]

Customer: “So I think this is like the holy grail of holy grails” Rick: “I must consult with the Elder Gods”

[@itsxerxes6754]

thats not rick

[@kinggorilla2193]

More like “ let me call my man Jesus he’s an expert on holy grails.

[@thebeastkid360]

0:32 she has a nice smile 😊

[@peakyblinder8244]

Love the way Chumlee is being feed the information before filming.

[@poeticriffraff]

So annoying seeing them pretend to know what they're talking about

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Who knew the Samurai had a knife for flowers? You just never know. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@BlakeGibbons]

After hearing that, I wouldn’t sell it. I’d have to get it checked out just out of pure curiosity.

[@caseywood9781]

You know she went straight to the casino

[@alexhiltula7716]

wait, she is a teacher? she seems so lovely id love to have had her as my teacher

[@X-Prime123]

One day I want to have something cool to sell, and go there from Canada just to meet these guys. I binge watch this show on YT a lot.

[@jsalas5400]

Honestly I feel like Chum has thr best way to talk to customers. He always comes off about his honesty about prices etc and he always seems genuinely curious about stuff

[@Rj-ij6ko]

Mike is BY FAR the best expert that they bring in. Always polite, always knowledgeable and in general just seems like a really nice guy. Could listen to him discuss swords for hours

[@luisflores4185]

Part 2 please!

[@PfeiferYourRightToParty]

Mike Yamasaki is so awesome and likable that he should have his own show.

[@ericvasquez8849]

Chum sounds so professional. I like it

[@TooMuchWithIt]

in all honesty, i like pawn stars, but the titles you guys have started using for your videos recently is complete aids

[@woahslowdown]

Best I can do is herpes

[@lucuslopez6866]

Sad because she stupid enough to spend her money in the classroom

[@briareos1311]

That's an insult to the AIDS community

[@guitarstalkandtech9085]

Chum is really professional and respectful here

[@-comment]

Wow Chum is talking as well as Rick, he became a pro.

[@ProductBasement]

"Hanukkah tana" Ben Shapiro has entered the chat

[@bobbywhite1645]

OY VEY ITS THE SWORD OF THE CHOSEN PEOPLE

[@SDVGUY]

I find it hilarious with what people say on the way they're going to spend the money on... In Vegas! 😁🤣😅

[@mikoltebow1919]

Seems genuinely nice expert and chum even seems really professional in it

[@payazokoki]

I wonder how many times did Chum had to repeat this scene so the wording come out correctly...

[@KingDusk278]

I just love how Chum just randomly started giving a history lesson to this lady who’s only interest is selling that piece of metal

[@milkiis4real721]

🤣🤣🤣

[@him050]

It’s as if the show isn’t on the history channel!

[@alghemlaudencia01]

Can't wait to see the restoration part! 💪🏼

[@llluminati0]

She's really in good shape

[@jish55]

Chum has really matured in the later seasons, to the point that he feels like a legit business man and not just a screw up like in the earlier seasons.

[@johnnybgood774]

He is a screw up still lol

[@bradyopp1888]

Mike is always like “ohhhh I haven’t seen one these in a longgggg time” the guys a beast

[@imkindahungry04364]

The whole time Chum was talking I'm just thinking "shut up and call the expert already." 🙄

[@shahriariran44]

It would have been nice to see a follow up on that .

[@TheZProtocol]

You could drill the pin out very carefully

[@COOKIE-wo2jb]

Awesome

[@youdeserveit8575]

Donating it to her school! LOL

[@connorc1987]

Crazy low ball at the beginning lmaoooo

[@nailed2ax_126]

Should do videos of them after being restored

[@ilhamadiputra-6393]

What a lovely voice mam....

[@ravik007ggn]

Mike and Rebecca ( she also has a smile I could watch day long) are the ones to watch.. Always

[@warr1973]

Chum: it's sharp but dull. Me describing Chum: he's sharp but dull. 😁😝🤣

[@schoolsofselfdefense3646]

Mike the samurai sword expert takes us all on a guided meditation just by him speaking lol 😂

[@ChromeMan04]

Mike wearing the Rolex 👑

[@carlooga9669]

I got the Enma Sword the only known sword that damaged kaido's skin. Rick: I can give you 50 cents and I'm totally risking.

[@101southdrum]

Best expert the shop has. No doubt.

[@LogansMoshPit]

Doctor: I want you to come back next week for more tests Rick: The best I can do is next year and I'm taking a huge risk here

[@LogansMoshPit]

@@BurnDemons- I'm sure he does 😂

[@phettumbling9863]

SL4UGHT3R you bet

[@connorsuydam8700]

SL4UGHT3R you don’t say

[@Cruz8R]

To be fear, if he can only can come back next year instead of next week, this time he really is *taking a huge risk.*

[@giles852002]

I’d buy that as a Samurai collectible for sure.

[@G_King9446]

Mike sounds like George Takei🤣🤣

[@motsmots7940]

Part 2 pls.

[@shawnhall9622]

Chum had gotten really good at pricing and evaluating. His negotiating skills are on point. 👍

[@giteausuperstar]

When Mike says he hasn't seen one of those in a loooong time, it MUST be worth a bomb once they check the maker.

[@AntonioLopez-ks5qb]

Can we have a follow-up to this ? Please

[@minjurepublicofkorea]

Mike does with Japanese swords what Rebecca does with old books

[@bananamaniac2]

Chum is a man of a the people haha

[@jh1328]

“It’s a little sharp I guess, it’s just dull.” Bro what.

[@ollie0775]

I always hate when the sellers ask for the retail right away

[@ES-rr6jp]

wow i really love the sound of that word... one thousand dollars

[@pavy415]

They could put it in a slow dryer to remove the glue little by little and pull out the peg wood then look at signatures without damaging it

[@Gandalf914]

Mike sounds like Toby from The Office.

[@jaytee4484]

Sad she needs to sell this for money to use in her classroom..

[@textmachine09]

Well if teaching is her passion then why not?

[@incrediblehulk7811]

@@textmachine09 our tax dollars should pay for it.

[@haki3353]

textmachine09 because its hers , you got tax payers instead.

[@JohnnySmoove]

no one told her to become a teacher. she decided to make ends meet for the rest of her life.

[@silentassasin741]

Jay yeah and if no one did that job then what?

[@northwinds9155]

No update about this item? I'm curious to see after a restoration

[@michaelbiruk4535]

I love this expert

[@lukehalls9116]

Ive heard of flower arranging. Omg. It was in an episode of pokemon. I remember it so clearly too. Wow. Amazing culture

[@jy3806]

Surprised she actually walked off with 1k. Was expecting 400 or lower

[@CroissantFromarsch]

Not with chumlee. If it were Rick it would have prolly gone that way

[@raul1899]

NO! I wanted to see the after restoration :(

[@magiccarp3710]

Mike needs a spinoff hes alot more interesting then some of the other ones

[@MJ_M]

Was there a follow up on this? Did they sell it?

[@lostasadorespr]

The sword actually work. This is the calmest negociation ever

[@edgblades]

I like this less moronic version of Chumly

[@WClaysters]

Chum is looking pretty skinny good job chum

[@zippitydodaday6037]

He has been arrested for meth and known to have a huge problem with it as all meth heads do. He may still be using?

[@fagbag9553]

@@zippitydodaday6037 dana white tests him at the USADA WADA vada offices at the UFC

[@jasonmichael3676]

@@zippitydodaday6037 And people who rip Chum may be unemployed and out of shape.

[@zippitydodaday6037]

@@jasonmichael3676 You're off your rockers. I make great money while being employed and I am definitely not fat and I don't use drugs. I am one of those who helps some of the homeless buying food, gas, cigs and sometimes a beer. And I give to serveal charities quite often.

[@jasonmichael3676]

@@zippitydodaday6037 Ok. But I still assume that most of the many many negative comments on Pawn Stars videos are due to jealousy.

[@callumbush1]

Follow up to the blade??

[@Nobodyofimportance2u]

She's very cute

[@brianhollowell4228]

Thicker than a Snicker's

[@Legitti]

It's still for sale for 2k

[@Hempknight123]

looking good chum

[@robertoarmstrong7317]

UPDATE: RICK had to frame it.. took all the risk and Chum lost his job.

[@shadowchannel4374]

tyvek05 how is a joke trolling?

[@runeplate123]

tyvek05 you must be the smelly TROLL...

[@zachsimmons7650]

no part 2 if this was restored?

[@caleb256]

Mike is so peaceful

[@pedropierre9594]

Grandpa would be all up in this deal as well, that man was way too good with women 😂

[@jemnas9830]

There are many glue removers nowadays. Besides the Japanese restorer guy once restored a Samurai and replaced the whole handle before.

[@llow1170]

Was this an older episode? Anyone know if the Hana katana restoration ever panned out?

[@NIHILWR]

I think this is the first real "expert" or at least honest one

[@Khalilsawwan]

What about Rebecca?!

[@NIHILWR]

@@Khalilsawwan ooh yeah - forgot although I feel like there were more than o few of her appraisals that cheated the seller so, but she's better

[@incrediblehulk7811]

@@NIHILWR I'm not fan of the book lady

[@benchattin]

@@NIHILWR If these people lied about an items value it would destroy their reputation. I'm not positive but isn't blatantly misinforming the value of an item to benefit another illegal? Especially in retail?

[@NIHILWR]

@@benchattin well fr what we see in the show they just "call a buddy" which doesn't mean they aren't paying them(the shop not the show), so it's not like their obligated to give the most accurate estimate. Plus, if Rick lowballs 99.99% of his customers/sellers, then why wouldn't the "experts" do the same. Imo

[@JimiJo]

No follow up! Interesting to know what was on the Tang?

[@Azhiru]

FINALLY the expert touches the blade with a freaking cloth or a glove. I hate watching the bare hands touch the edge.

[@DBZ-Mousa]

Heeey, does this story has a follow up? I'd like to know if he found a signature at the base of the blade!

[@micahg196]

I wonder what happened after with the knife

[@rolandboyd.rb60boyd50]

Chumlee had absolutely nothing right about this item

[@michaelhiggins7613]

I think it’s funny when Chumley talks to customers like he has a clue about anything.

[@DailyDrawingInspo]

Chumlee is the best guy. Period.

[@kaviter77]

Mike is awesome guy

[@colin22arruda]

Put the money into my classroom... love her

[@WatchingYou2ube]

Chum seems much more professional now