The process by which traditional Japanese hammers are made. 70-year-old Japanese hammersmith.

[@conker3425]

This guy is an absolute legend. He has done this for 50 years and you can tell he still puts his heart and soul in to making these. It is just incredible.

[@ІванАнтоняк-г6ь]

😅

[@Nashvillain10SE]

Heartbreaking seeing him with no hearing protection.

[@genin69]

Im gonna throw a spanner into your works here. us westerners have this idealised idea of thinking about craftsmen like him, we have this notion that they had some calling or some deep spiritual tie or something meta-fantastical calling them to this vocation and each item they produce has some meaning. but its completely different. so I flew to Japan and was lucky enough to meet a togishi (sword polisher) they are rated as one the highest grade craftsmen in the country as you need to a min of 10 years internship to become one. I was also lucky enough to film and interview him and I was under the impression I was going to learn something about work passion and get a deeper understanding of the universe through his wisdom as he had been doing it for over 40 years. Thats were I met the asian equation. They dont have this idillic fantasy about heart n soul being put into their work. They have a different mindset. You make a choice about what you want to do in life and then you just keep doing it over and over until you die. you make that choice once and you stick to it. you wake up and you work and you do your best, gambatte! you also dont over think it, you just do. start at point A and end at B, and repeat everyday. I remember during the interview I was trying to get out of him al kinds of deeper meanings and thought processes and he kept looking at me confused and just said, I like swords and I get up everyday and I polish them. nothing else to it. you just do it. I dont think about anything, I just work

[@buckbeans1]

I absolutely agree with your ideas… I think these guys wake up in the morning , go to the shop and say “Oh goody, I get to make Hammers today. That for them is the universe…

[@vasiligritic1285]

Ю.​@@ІванАнтоняк-г6ь

[@takuya10315]

大工です。正行さんの玄翁使ってます。他の鍛冶屋さんの玄翁も所有していますが、正行さんの玄翁は他とは明確に違います。形は少しいびつなのですが打ちやすい。釘が入っていく感覚が軽いんです。 ノミやカンナなどの刃物は使っていけば研ぎ減りしていきますが、玄翁は無くさない限り永久に使えます。柄は自分で交換できます。 重い玄翁から軽い玄翁まで所有していますが、いつか自分が大工を引退するとき、弟子に引き取って使ってもらいたいと思っています。

[@村田和生-d6s]

私は職人になって58年齢もらった玄翁使っています　作られて何年か？　一つも欠けていません　昔の物はたいした物です　　75歳ですが80歳位までこの玄翁大事に使います😁

[@williamkilcullen]

i admire the workmanship of the japanese i hope to visit japan someday..

[@user-katsuo]

無駄のない洗練された所作に長い年月を費やされた尊さを感じます。 道具の良さは出来上がった製品そのものからも伝わるものですが、こうやって道具が出来上がるまでの技や過程を知ることで、使う度にその道具を手にする喜びや誇らしさをより強く感じることができます。 職人の方も、動画を提供してくれたチャンネル主様もありがとうございます。 職人の方の仕事を見るのが本当に好きです。

[@TJ-un2mw]

いいですね。子供時に親父がげんの、というのを金づちの方言と思ってました。職人仕事は威厳があり観ていてほれぼれします。地元愛も含めてこの技術が継承されていくのを切に願います。三条、燕の技術職人の技術ホントに最高です。🤝

[@spe342]

갖고싶은 망치네요

[@Floppshot]

Just love watching the craftsmanship and skill they put into such a simple tool. What we take for granted is a masterpiece.

[@じぇろ-w6m]

普段なにげなく使ってる物だけに「こんな工程があったのか」と驚いています。 最近はホームセンター等で売っている玄翁は軽さを売りにしている物が多く、このようにしっかりとした重さがある玄翁は少ないです。 仕事柄かなり重めの玄翁を使って材ごと曲げ止める事が多いので、良い玄翁を探すのに苦労してます。 新人が入ってきて道具を探してもなかなか見つからず、老舗の数十年売れ残っていたものが1番使いやすかったなんて笑い話のような事が起きましたｗ

[@fredclements6843]

Those hammers are for a lifetime of use they are not cheap made like mass produced things.

[@いのしっし-n1m]

うちを建てたいただいた大工さんに釘を打たせてもらったけども、ちゃんとした玄翁って釘の入りが全然違うのよね。感動したよ。

[@ДобрыйДедушка-й2и]

А ты что,эксперт по забиванию гвоздей?Что бы судить о том,как кто то забивает гвозди,для начала нужно самому забить хотя бы пару гвоздей.В торец колоды гвоздь можно и пальцем вдавить,особого мастерства тут не надо.

[@いのしっし-n1m]

@@ДобрыйДедушка-й2и そうだよね！

[@xXxJSHxXx]

I used to watch his youtube channel but he hasn't posted anything in years. Glad to see he is alive and working on a true master of his craft.

[@laurentcrouillere-chavot3201]

Merci de nous faire partager votre art tres bel outils qui nous permet de nous exprimer dans le notre un petit menuisier en france merci

[@abeonthehill166]

There is a Craftsman ! …..thanks for sharing !

[@carlospampillon6238]

I find it fascinating how in the middle of the 21st century they have such an appreciation for art and traditions to continue manufacturing these incredible tools. I find such knowledge, wisdom and worship of their traditions invaluable.I would love to have one of those hammers. Thanks for sharing this beautiful video. Hug from Uruguay!

[@carpinterodeguitarras]

I have recently ordered one of his everyday work hammers and it is an absolute pleasure to use and exquisitely built, he is a true master and no industrial hammer is better than the ones he makes

[@chriscunningham1985]

lovely watching a master craftsman at work! Was curious to look up the location so used your google maps link in description. Places like this fascinate me about Japan, smaller countryside locations, filled with farmland... yet of course 2 vending machines right outside! Google haven't been out there to "update" the location on street view in almost 10 years but I would place good money on the vending machines (and everything else) still being the same. Thanks for an excellent video! ❤

[@zzroc]

Потрясающая ручная работа! И отличный результат! Жаль что таких мастеров остается все меньше. А Молодое поколение этим не интересуется( Всем мастерам, уважение из России!

[@DavidCadena-h1l]

Totally admire the attention to details, the single mindness to achieve perfection. The true indicater of a Mastercraftman. It's a joy and honor to watch him work. Thank you.

[@АнтониоПетров-я7щ]

Дорогой Отец, твоя работа, труд и результат достойны восхищения!!! Это какая-то магия, таинство и свои секреты работы в кузне!!!! Мне как правнуку кузнеца , очень по душе тяжёлая фищическая работа с металом!!! Она облагораживает человека, делает его лучше!!!! Успехов тебе в твоём нелёгком труде и долгих лет жизни!!!!😎😉🙂☺😀😄🙄💪👌👏🖒👍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🏯🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@jackking5567]

Superb skills. Thank you for sharing a true blacksmiths work.

[@robertqueberg4612]

There are far too few dedicated craftsmen like yourself in our high speed world. Thank you for the time in your shop.

[@tttyg]

一つ一つの所作がかっこいいというか無駄がない

[@朧絆-q6y]

私は今49になり、 18歳の時から大工やっており、 当時、20歳の時に幸三郎の玄翁買いました、その時もいい値段しましたけど、 今、もっと凄いことになってる 大事に使ってます

[@sayukio5808]

幸三郎さん(玄翁の神様)の御弟子さんですよね！素晴らしいです！

[@もんにゃー-q6l]

玄翁って最近使う事がありませんが、製作工程を観ていて涙が出ました。 美しすぎる。怪我無くお元気でいて下さい。

[@GlinggangTv]

Melihat kakek ini bekerja mengingatkanku dengan kakek saya. Hanya dengan melihatnya sekilas,dia melakukan semua itu dengan hati dan jiwanya. Sangat luar biasa dijaman yang serba modern dan cepat. ❤

[@金とり小鉄]

喋りが無いので、大変良く出来た動画でした この、オッさんは、喋り出したら とにかく吹き上げるんで 喋りの無い編集が最高に良かったです！

[@morosso1968]

the more i watched youtube the more i discover fascinating about japan and it's seems endless. i just thought that i knew a lot. amazing japan!

[@paultant6741]

A craftsman at work. Beautiful tools. Thanks for showing

[@bronzalba1159]

The skill of this craftsman is excellent and unique, your traditional hammers are very beautiful Good luck

[@nagachi0117]

正行さんだー🙌 大工さんなので感慨深いです😂

[@YouTuber-mc2el]

Beautiful work throughout. I hope you will pass on what you know to a interested youth to keep the skill alive. Thank you.

[@JQUATH]

玄翁は至高の一品と考えています。祖父から小学生前から祝い品と授かり、今日まで現役（四十を越えましたが）で使わせて頂いております。 祖父の言葉でしたが・・・「玄翁」は使い手を裏切らない・・・何かあればそれは担い手の問題だ、とよく酒の席で皆に伝えていました。 この貴重な動画に感謝いたします。 そしてこの鍛練所の皆様の心身安楽をお祈り申し上げます。

[@boqueros1]

Que agradable es ver a este maestro y la fabricación perfecta de estos martillos😉

[@桜の下で]

正行様、初めて知りました。調べてみると約7万円！ 使う工芸品ですね 美しい道具

[@byOldHand]

Gorgeous work from master craftsman

[@rush9473]

最後まで魅入ってしまった。どの工程も熱せられた鉄にまるで踊っているかのように軽快なステップを踏ませ、鍛造研磨焼入れに伴うそれぞれの音とリズム、そして正確無比な目測と妥協の無い仕上げ、まさに職人技と呼ばれる仕事だと思います。こんなド素人が言うのはおこがましいですが、素晴らしい。

[@WS-ih3ul]

Красивый ЧЕЛОВЕК, красивая работа..

[@Kreuzritter84]

Дед молодец, для своих лет в отличной физической форме👍

[@X_Killer.]

Кузнец, конечно 😊

[@slowneutron6163]

All work. No talk. Just the sounds of tools. Perfecto.

10:29 i just loved the way he seemed to quench the tool to the song in the background brilliant job from everyone involved in the making of this video

[@kerjakeras65]

Benar-benar masih tradisional sekali cara membuat palunya..hasilnya pun sangat bagus...👍🙏

[@imapseudonym1403]

The powder, for those of you who don't know, is welding flux. Basically it is sodium tetraborate. Otherwise known as "borax". It keeps oxygen away from the weld, and moves out of the way under the blow of the hammer. Once hot enough, the two pieces will weld together better than any modern welding technique.

[@timmienorrie]

Thank you for your work. The ancient skills are fascinating to watch. ありがと。

[@BIHaole]

He takes great pride in his craftsmanship o the extent of signing his name. The builder of the engine in my car did the same and I am grateful for his craftsmanship.

[@fedecano7362]

amazing work! I would love to have one of those in my workshop!

[@fedecano7362]

@@david-ow3nv why does people like fine things in life? I use tools in my daily life and this is an excellent product with a nice story behind it, why not?

[@hungnguyenphi6677]

Cám on ông người thợ lành nghề,chúc ông nhiều sức khỏe.tui đến từ Việt Nam ❤❤🇻🇳🇯🇵

[@thomasfrank7027]

That is a good quality hammer 👍 you did a nice job on the details 😀✌️❤️

[@free_at_last8141]

Beautiful. Such care and dedication put into such a narrow focus.

[@viewer_B]

すごい独特な焼入れ方法だ、あんな感じで急冷部と徐冷部をコントロールしてるのか

[@rolfborsdorf8252]

i love japanese tools, be it carving knives, planes or saws

[@luisarashirovideo]

Only in Japan you see an old man doing a teenager job. Iron work is not easy and still this man does it amazingly with the hands of an artisan

[@semihozgol8933]

Harika bir ustalık güzel video için teşekkürler.Türkiyeden selamlar

[@brucemitchell5637]

It's amazing how you can give a few simple tools to some people and they can produce tools like this. HUGE RESPECT!

[@x84pav84x]

Вот у кого следует поучиться, так это у японцев! Старенький дедушка, у которого верный глаз и твёрдая рука, делает вручную такие вещи, которые часто не получается изготовить на станках, у профессионалов! Здоровья ему и процветания, а также, если возможно, передайте ему, что я восхищён его работой!

[@davidbishop4015]

Beautiful work by a master craftsman. I Enjoyed the video very much. Stay safe.

[@michaelpage7691]

Beautiful blacksmithing. Thank you for letting us into the workshop. 👏👏😁🇦🇺

[@sergeydrovorub]

Красавцы! Завораживает и восхищает работа. Спасибо за видео!

[@electricAB]

Beautiful to watch!

[@MrSoarman]

Making something to the best of your ability and skills, and put your name on it is impressive.

[@punkopata]

Que belleza. Todas las herramientas tradicionales que he visto llevan un trozo de acero soldado a la calda justo donde hace falta.

[@pypes84]

Watching him hammer that nail all the way in at the end, rather than leave it 1/8 inch proud so he could pull it out, broke my heart.

[@flippedmep8267]

This is art and soul. I am so happy watching this precious video,thank you.

[@진짜졸려]

500円で買える木工用ハンマーが溢れる世の中だが、依然として一つ欲しいブランドハンマー。 あの職人さんが辞めたら買えない、本当に欲しいハンマーですね。

[@CesarPereiraancamilla-vt7qr]

Hermoso trabajo que más linda artesanía felicidades a ese gran trabajo desde chile sudamerica

[@lubomirrasvet8004]

А я думал японцы могут только рис палочками кушать красиво !!!! ))))) Браво мастеру сенсею !!!

[@DjSDossantos]

Meu senhor u senhor tá de parabéns ficou muito lindo seu trabalho parabéns

[@sedabad6942]

هذة الصناعة الحقيقية التي انقرضت عمل متقن وبراعة قل نضيرها شكرا لك

[@jafstraycat]

This is just a guess here, but I imagine he has made a few of these in his lifetime. He makes it look so simple.

[@rogergarcia3021]

Beautiful work mesmerizing watching a master craftsman doing a great job.

[@ModdedGarage]

This old Japanese guy just taught me in this video what I was doing wrong while forge welding. This guy has some real skills!

[@whatif5871]

This is absolute art Thank you for sharing it with us

[@user-iw1lx7jw5v]

J'espère que ce savoir-faire ne se perdra pas dans ce monde puéril et stupide. Bravo pour ce travail de maître.

[@rocketman13f51]

If I was ever lucky enough to purchase one, I’m not sure I could actually use it because each one is a masterpiece!

[@TheMrMused]

.. part of the magic of these masterpieces is that they only get better with use. That hardened steel face? It gets a teeny bit harder with each blow. The handle gains a little more character every time it's in your hand. I love my hand-forged Japanese chef's knives. Each one gets a little more character and beauty every time they're used and sharpened. They're not just beautiful to look at, they're beautiful to use!

[@fabiandaroca]

The craftsmanship that goes along with this is astronomical!!

[@hogeojin]

玄翁（げんのう）と「金ずち」は、多少の違いがあるのですね。私は今日まで同じものと思っていました。古い小説にはよく使用されていたと思います。打撃面には、鋼がつけられているのですね、柄をつける部分の穴はどのようにするのか、大変興味がありました。

[@きなちゃん-d3x]

玄能は両方使える、平な面と丸い面 金槌は片面 大工道具としてはダルマ玄能が使いやすい 馬場正行(道心斎正行)、菱貫(長谷川幸三郎)、千代鶴是秀 一度調べて見てください。 名人です

[@hogeojin]

@@きなちゃん-d3x 平面で釘の頭をたたいて、最後に凸面で釘の頭を深く埋め込むのですね。大変ありがとうございました。

[@克利森]

200匁の玄翁持ってる釘打つときすごくいい音するバランスもいい15年くらい使っている😁

[@디젤-x4b]

이 명품 구입 은 어떻게 해야 될까요

[@HolyTADOKORO]

すごい手間がかかっているだけあって、値段も物凄い

[@cetafeel965]

장인의 손길이 정말 대단하다. 나도 저런 망치를 가지고 싶다. 정말 아름답다.

[@jokhum1]

Настоящее ИСКУССТВО!!! Вроде что тут интересного молоток и молоток! Но исполнено как произведение искусства! Респект дедушке!👍💪

[@sunqar304]

Это же Японцы, они всё доводят до совершенства. Могут идти к этому всю жизнь. Внутрення дисциплина, чутье и красота, видеть гармонию природы даже в осколке камня. Потрясающая нация!

[@sunqar304]

@@ВладимирОбручев-т5д болван, я имел в виду их внутренний стержень и духовную составляющую. Иди лесом, валенок и не отсвечивай больше пожалуйста.

[@estudiohayabusa]

🇬🇧In the only one authentic Japanese carpentry in Spain we use the hammers made by the blacksmith in the video named Masatsura (Masayuki Baba) He really is the best hammer maker of the world and is a pride for HAYABUSA to have his work in our workshop.🙏🏻 🇪🇦 En la única carpintería japonesa auténtica en España utilizamos los martillos fabricados por el herrero del vídeo llamado Masatsura (Masayuki Baba) Realmente es el mejor fabricante de martillos del mundo y es un orgullo para HAYABUSA tener su trabajo en nuestro taller. 🙏🏻

[@tasteapiana]

Stunning. I want one. That man is beyond an artist, he is an athlete. Those moves he was making on that hammer press were like ballet and kung fu all at once.

[@ふたなリ]

曲に合わせて冷やして行く工程に感動しました。

[@mukeshvig174]

110% Focus, Great tradition and amazing results, in God’s own country - Japan 🇯🇵 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@NJBeltCimmerian89]

Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@tigerspook1]

Very skilled man, high quality hammers

[@RedNeckBiker109]

I would love to have one or two of these hammers, anyone been able to find a website or a way to order?

[@gerardomurillohernandez5807]

Magnífico trabajo un proceso muy bien elaborado felicitaciones.

[@EricNassau]

Merci pour cette très belle vidéo……

[@黃裕程-l4z]

天啊!!日本職人的堅持!! 佩服阿

[@HansZarkovPhD]

I have several of these hammers. I love woodworking with them

[@janetwebb2701]

Such Beautiful craftsmanship! ❤ Wish I could own such a wonderful piece ofvpurecart!

[@paulorobertolima5458]

É espetacular o trabalho feito para fabricar esses martelos, lembrando que o valor deles está no grande trabalho do artesão, e não no material utilizado!!!

[@effen_aey_man]

It's amazing how much work goes into something as simple as a chunk of metal on a stick

[@ayui6134]

這精湛的手藝真的太厲害了! 好想買一支鐵鎚來用 有購買的方法嗎?

[@pauljarine]

Amazing! Even his signature is a work of art.

[@heatherwinter2726]

A true Labour of love !

[@chaseallen5515]

he made that metal dance to the sound of the music that was playing in the video! omg how? 😮 10:24

[@firebeard]

Beautiful work

[@huya2773]

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[@nanarunre6539]

熱い塊を躊躇なく叩いててすごい…！ 火花とか当たらないんだろうか？

[@quadmasta]

The way the dunking of the hammer lines up with the music at 10:23 is so damn satisfying

[@BillAumack]

It's always great to watch a master craftsman. I hope he has an apprentice or two that he his passing is great knowledge on to. And now, how to find and purchase one of his hammers. 🙂