Samurai Quick Cuts-Episode 02: Tsukurikomi

In episode 2, we review some of the more common zukuri in the order in which they appear. Tsukurikomi can be roughly translated as "manufacturing" and relates to the structure of a sword as it is constructed. Special thank you to the community members that contributed photos to this episode! ‪@gargoylesblade‬ ‪@Matthew_Jensen‬ and www. / arbladeworks
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[@JimKiev]

Very nice - thank you! I will have to watch this video several times - there is a lot to take in. Again, thank you for taking your time to create these informative and professional videos. I have not found such content elsewhere. Keep up the great work!!

[@StudioGDT]

Thank you for the kind words! It definitely is a lot of info but that’s the beauty of KZbin right?

[@KF1]

Great vid, man. Another thing to add about the shobu is that the spine slims out from the ridge. The depth of the slimming will determine the placement of the shinogi termination. A fav shape for thrusting with the sleek tip

[@StudioGDT]

Thanks for the info!

[@gargoylesblade]

Great video, there are so many different types of styles, like the combination of a kiriha zukuri and a shobu zukuri. Would love to see someone get one of those done, to see how they perform.

[@StudioGDT]

Agreed!

[@lornemcneil]

Y spoke of a swordier review I'm waiting for a tamahangane katana from them are y doing a review of thier work

[@lornemcneil]

Yr on line at moment 😊 I have tamahangane katana coming from China, I trust the company,,let's say I cut ok 👍, what should I not try to cut?

[@StudioGDT]

That’s a tough question because it’s your sword! “Tamahagane” construction is not inexpensive, as a result and if it were me, I would only cut the types of targets it was origin intended to cut like proper tatami mats. But that’s just what I would do.

[@lornemcneil]

@@StudioGDT thank y

[@lornemcneil]

@@StudioGDT my sword is from l swordier ,the master smith is Zhou tanqiang, I have seen the blade ,and furnishings ,it is a stunning piece ,I hope in time.e to share it

[@lornemcneil]

I'm learning

[@StudioGDT]

That’s the hope!

[@lornemcneil]

@@StudioGDT sorry I didn't know w y were a rep ,

[@StudioGDT]

@@lornemcneil not sure I understand

[@lornemcneil]

@@StudioGDT I'm asking. Sir what should I not cut with a tamahangane blade ,some say its strong some say its weak but pretty ,I'm looking for an objective opinion 🤔 👍

[@lornemcneil]

@@StudioGDT my bad 🙈🙉🙊🤯😁