How to make a Katana the Traditional Way: Samurai Legacy

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  • This is the traditional and way real Japanese samurai swords are still made here in Japan to this day. Watch as these Japanese Katana's and knives are crafted by these expert craftsmen!
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    0:00 Intro
    0:41 Inside a Japanese Sword Smithy
    1:39 Paying Respects at the Shrine
    2:08 Sword Making Start!
    6:51 What do blacksmiths have for lunch?
    7:10 Crafting the Outer Layer
    10:19 Fine-Tuning
    11:13 Hamon
    12:25 Putting the Soul Into the Sword
    15:05 Sword Completed!
    16:06 Packaging
    16:51 What We Want to Protect
    #katana #samuraisword #forging

КОМЕНТАРІ • 331

  • @Japanesefoodcraftsman
    @Japanesefoodcraftsman  3 місяці тому +26

    🎉Get your own uniquely handcrafted Shirou Kunimitsu Blacksmith Knife or Katana at our Webshop!
    shop.japanese-food-craftsman.com/products/shirou-kunimitsu-blacksmith

    • @Jairus_365
      @Jairus_365 Місяць тому

      このビデオでは、サイキックアタックにより上級鍛冶屋の顔の左側が損傷しました。敵に捕らえられましたが、なぜ、どのように捕らえられたのかはわかりません。
      日本の食品工芸品。 UA-cam ビデオの鍛冶屋。ご担当者様。
      ご希望の場合はレポートを文書化してください。
      リポート。よろしければ文書化してください。
      安全に過ごしてください。さようなら。

    • @anthonyocarroll5630
      @anthonyocarroll5630 13 днів тому +1

      What is the cost of katana domo arigato

  • @mrunique4871
    @mrunique4871 3 місяці тому +174

    A true Japanese katana is a work of art , and I have truly fallen in love with them . Thank you for the privilege of watching you work .

    • @ThePrimebeef
      @ThePrimebeef 2 місяці тому +1

      why not pick up knife making? you can get started for something like 50 bucks total

    • @mrunique4871
      @mrunique4871 2 місяці тому +2

      @ThePrimebeef I would love to , but my other hobbies already take up most of my time , maybe in the future for sure .

    • @jeffreymiller9706
      @jeffreymiller9706 2 місяці тому +3

      Could NOT agree more. I recently make a chef knife with a hamon. Knowing that level of work creates a nee level of appreciation.

    • @teabaggervance8
      @teabaggervance8 2 місяці тому +2

      We had a ninja at our school.

    • @mrunique4871
      @mrunique4871 2 місяці тому +2

      @@jeffreymiller9706 nice 👌

  • @Brovillion559
    @Brovillion559 Місяць тому +76

    While in Japan (former marine) a friend invited us to his grandfathers home. There his grandfather had his samurai grandfathers sword. Not sure how many generations it had been passed down but a lot. Anyway his grandfather asked if we would like to see as hold the sword. We sat on our feet/ on our knees and they preyed and preyed for me and then after 5-8 minutes his grandfather picked up the sword said something and waited. Then he handed the sword to my friend and then to me. It was amazing. Not only is it a work of art it’s living proof of the soul or a samurai. It’s amazing. I don’t know how to explain it.

  • @thesaltysergeant4103
    @thesaltysergeant4103 2 місяці тому +71

    A beautiful and ancient tradition that is not seen around the world. Complete respect to these masters of their art. I have owned a few of these treasures. And very proudly.

  • @danteredgrave120
    @danteredgrave120 2 місяці тому +59

    Watching a Katana being made is relaxing to me and such a pleasure to watch. If I could physically be there to watch them make it I would, wouldn't even care how much time it takes. Thank you for letting watch you guys make this beautiful piece of art.

  • @indracaponious
    @indracaponious 2 місяці тому +17

    The amount of appreciation I have for Japanese culture can't be measured.

  • @oldblinddarby2498
    @oldblinddarby2498 Місяць тому +16

    I personally own two old katanas, one from 17th century, one from late 18th/early 19th (they were examined and dated by anthropologist specializing in Japanese antiquity at the University of Nevada Reno). I'm extremely privileged to have acquired these, and they're more amazing in person than any video could ever do justice, all katana are. The craftsmanship and history of these blades is so fascinating (I mean Japanese swords in general, not just mine specifically)

  • @BDOLanni
    @BDOLanni Місяць тому +9

    that quench... you can really see how the katana gets its bend the real way. (and yes what was painted on is crucial for it to even happen). truly great

  • @peterputnam3804
    @peterputnam3804 2 місяці тому +21

    Absolutely amazingly beautiful. The Japanese katana is a true work of art.

  • @jeffreymiller9706
    @jeffreymiller9706 2 місяці тому +10

    The labor of love going into each hammer strike...MUCH RESPECT from a fellow bladesmith.

  • @engredz
    @engredz 3 місяці тому +12

    13:02 wow! You can actually see the blade form its iconic bend

  • @gf2390
    @gf2390 2 місяці тому +10

    There are quite a few collectors around the world that own Japanese swords (Nihonto) which is so great but we should all own not only antique swords but also a shinsakuto to help keep the traditions alive.
    I am now getting my second shinsakuto.
    Thank you for for your amazing work .
    Nihonto is the greatest creation man has ever made in my opinion

    • @Japanesefoodcraftsman
      @Japanesefoodcraftsman  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! Nihonto are absolutely a tradition and art that should be kept going!

    • @gf2390
      @gf2390 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Japanesefoodcraftsman yes the tradition must be preserved

  • @user-zr6ol7wc7w
    @user-zr6ol7wc7w 2 місяці тому +9

    Hello from Russia..Kuril Island, Shikotan.I Russian, but Japan in my heart. Peace to peace.

  • @karascrow
    @karascrow 2 місяці тому +7

    Japan seems like such an amazing place to live. Not just visit. I definitely envy the lifestyles they have there. The experiences that we don’t get in the US. I’d love to have grown up around this kind of stuff.

    • @Krasses
      @Krasses 2 місяці тому +1

      Live? Fuck no. Visit? Hell yea

  • @josequintana9779
    @josequintana9779 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this video with the world. It is amazing to watch a master at his craft and to build a katana from scratch. Hopefully more young Japanese people will follow in his footsteps to keep the tradition going.

  • @Alan-in-Bama
    @Alan-in-Bama Місяць тому +6

    Your work is more than just a craft, it’s an art form !
    Beautiful sword !

  • @jonlava173
    @jonlava173 2 місяці тому +5

    So much tradition and craftsmanship goes into making your beautiful blade. Truly amazing.

  • @mattyjay8896
    @mattyjay8896 2 місяці тому +20

    The dedication and pursuit of excellence by the Japanese culture is truly unbelievable!🙏

    • @chiefvercingetorix3662
      @chiefvercingetorix3662 2 місяці тому +1

      You know nothing of Japanese culture clearly. You couldn’t be more wrong buddy.

  • @user-fk6cl6zg7f
    @user-fk6cl6zg7f 2 місяці тому +14

    刀作りの動画色々見たけど、ここまで懇切丁寧に説明してくれる動画に初めて出会ったw

    • @Carlos-uq8if
      @Carlos-uq8if 2 місяці тому

      No muestra todo el proceso.Como se obtiene el acero,como se hace el hamon del todo,como se afila,etc.Secretos del Sensei,por supuesto.Hay que aceptarlo,y conformarse.

    • @SanHydronoid
      @SanHydronoid 10 днів тому +1

      It's beautiful how the internet lets a Japanese,Spanish and English speaker unite like this

  • @channel14-22
    @channel14-22 2 місяці тому +7

    大昔からこうやって刀は作られてきたんだな~
    厳かで神聖な感じがする日本の伝統。
    ずっと引き継がれるといいですね。

  • @IAmBrooklyn81
    @IAmBrooklyn81 Місяць тому +1

    Your art is absolutely beautiful! I can almost see the katana smiling when complete. Thank you.

  • @user-qb6mc8zx1y
    @user-qb6mc8zx1y 15 днів тому

    this is real art!!! i am a brazilian and one of my hobbies is watching katana sword craftmanship videos!! i love katana swords, specially those with wooden sheath and hilt. one day, i´m gonna have one of those...
    congratulations for keeping such beautiful art alive!!! my humble respect to those men!!!!!

  • @andytaylor666
    @andytaylor666 2 місяці тому +2

    Such patience and skill. Was truly amazing to watch such a masterful craft.

  • @MathewJC25
    @MathewJC25 16 днів тому

    Please never let this die. Keep the tradition. I am not Japanese, I’m from the US and may know nothing of sword making but one day I hope to. This is art, this is something that I hope lives in forever

  • @tersamathew7034
    @tersamathew7034 2 дні тому

    So facinating and the end product is absolutely beautiful.

  • @luciusirving5926
    @luciusirving5926 Місяць тому +1

    As a part-time toolmaker, I'm impressed. I make chisels out of rebar everyday and I also use most of these smithing techniques.
    Brine is my preferred quenchant.

  • @fiju0912
    @fiju0912 Місяць тому +1

    I admire you for how much patience and passion you have, and you also cultivate accuracy in what you do. I would like to visit your wonderful country in the future

  • @yanni2112
    @yanni2112 2 місяці тому +1

    Came to see how the Pattern was done and learned a whole bunch more. Great skills.

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 3 дні тому

    Beautiful workmanship ,you are all true craftsman.

  • @IC3XR
    @IC3XR 6 днів тому

    Japan has the most beautiful culture. Even today, nobody makes a better blade than the Japanese.

  • @pollarbear6492
    @pollarbear6492 2 місяці тому +3

    Watching the true works that go into these Katanas, you see why that last for centuries and why they never lose their sharpness. This is the one thing I have to say is definitely worth the money they ask for them !

    • @GATKBC
      @GATKBC 2 місяці тому +1

      Katanas totally get dull and need to be sharpened. They aren’t magic, you know.

    • @MetalsirenIXI
      @MetalsirenIXI 11 днів тому

      Thats a very romanticized way to look at a blade.

  • @carlborneke8641
    @carlborneke8641 8 днів тому

    To me the crafting process is just as beautiful as the final product.

  • @dezaltamiranoiii3297
    @dezaltamiranoiii3297 3 місяці тому +11

    That's a beautiful process making a katana. 😮

  • @prometheus160
    @prometheus160 2 місяці тому +7

    what an honour to see how masters create this legendary sword. thank you

  • @user-lm3tq3jy6k
    @user-lm3tq3jy6k 2 місяці тому +13

    12:59 刀の反りって一旦逆に反って戻って反るんだ‼️初めて見たけどすげぇww

    • @tickmothy
      @tickmothy 2 місяці тому +1

      I know, it's cool how metal expands and contracts as it changes temperature

    • @jingzhao9841
      @jingzhao9841 16 днів тому

      也许刀刃和刀脊覆盖的是两种不同的土?视频里没有解释如何出现这种弯曲的,很遗憾。

  • @byroncowell1487
    @byroncowell1487 2 місяці тому +3

    Is such a beautiful craft that needs to be kept going and what a beautiful katana either a soul like no other

  • @vaughnedwards1724
    @vaughnedwards1724 28 днів тому

    I didn't know that so much work goes into making a sword like this, fascinating and awesome. To think thousands of these were made to fight wars.

  • @PsionicSounds
    @PsionicSounds 2 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful process and product.

  • @zakgalt308
    @zakgalt308 Місяць тому +1

    What a rare treat to watch and to see.

  • @evenindeathistillserve760
    @evenindeathistillserve760 2 місяці тому +2

    I truly pray that aincent tradition, art, and skill of forging katana’s not only never dies but thrives. 🔥

    • @user-uu8vz2jx2m
      @user-uu8vz2jx2m 2 місяці тому

      刀鍛冶の技術は一度滅びました
      技術は継続していません
      現代の刀鍛冶は試行錯誤しながら古代の技術を復活させた物であり、未だに古代の日本刀を超える物を作り出す事は不可能なのです...
      「本物の日本刀」は日本各地の博物館に展示されていますが、その迫力は現代に作られる日本刀とは全くの別物です

  • @billping2633
    @billping2633 Місяць тому

    I watched a documentary if I remember right on PBS years ago. It made a big impact on me. I hope this tradition and craftsmanship is not lost.

  • @apollogill7980
    @apollogill7980 18 днів тому +1

    一個一個に解説付きで分かりやすいし勉強になる

  • @user-hv1sj6kg6n
    @user-hv1sj6kg6n 2 місяці тому +3

    日本の伝統工芸作品、刀凄い。手間暇手塩にかけて、作ってる姿見ると、凄いです。一回、高松の刀の展示会行きました。感動しました、刃紋や鞘も

  • @VorpalForceField
    @VorpalForceField 2 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful work of art .. Thank You for sharing .. Cheers :)

  • @raidwolf4088
    @raidwolf4088 Місяць тому +2

    “They don’t exist to kill people, but to protect oneself.” As someone who is pro gun/pro 2A, this resonates with me.

  • @roeberdt-bT.1021
    @roeberdt-bT.1021 3 місяці тому +1

    ...those stones...,.
    (I recently found corundum as a sharpening stone, and so I have to say thank you for the post. Absolutely appreciated.)
    there were so many questions that went through my head that I hopefully missed a respectable amount.
    Absolutely beautiful.

    • @ForgedinPrint
      @ForgedinPrint 2 місяці тому +1

      Actually, that might be a good thing.
      This is trying to show an entire process in the span of under 18 min. They did a great job from what I know but that would have been quite the accomplishment.

  • @jkorshak
    @jkorshak Місяць тому

    It was fascinating to observe the process. Thank you very much for sharing and best wishes to you.

  • @quinnhouk5369
    @quinnhouk5369 3 місяці тому +3

    Awesome guys

  • @White90ice
    @White90ice 3 місяці тому +7

    Ngl, i admire the work ethics from japan. Im from russia, we got high work ethics too but japanese got some of the highest convictions for their craft

  • @user-id3gg1bs9x
    @user-id3gg1bs9x 2 місяці тому +1

    Σας ευχάριστο πόλι για το υπέροχο βιτεο χίλια ευχαριστώ πολύ

  • @kamonthirak
    @kamonthirak Місяць тому +1

    Art work, exclusively process and unique product.👍

  • @GuitarBassCigar
    @GuitarBassCigar Місяць тому

    An amazing and beautiful heritage and process.

  • @True_MrYasaki
    @True_MrYasaki 2 місяці тому +1

    I was always wondering what and why they do to the steel.
    Thank you.

  • @dragon77411
    @dragon77411 2 місяці тому +3

    温度計もない時代に鉄の色を見て温度が分かる職人、鉄の融点は1500℃は現代科学の温度計で測ったもの。昔、TV番組で日本刀を固定しておいて拳銃で撃った見事に弾丸が真二つになった。その番組では頭に来たのかマグナム銃を取り出してきた。さすがにマグナムの銃数発で刀は欠けてしまった。個人的に日本製の鋼の牛刀を40年使っているが、研いで使ってきたので当初より短くなってしまったが、未だに切れ味は最高で最近購入した物よりも重さも刃の厚みもしっかりしている。昔の物は丁寧に作られている。

  • @OANJO18
    @OANJO18 Місяць тому +2

    Impressionante. Do início ao fim é possível ver a diferença de um trabalho profissional e um amador. Amazing

  • @ragewise6377
    @ragewise6377 4 дні тому

    That is a very beautiful edge!!!.

  • @jj3449
    @jj3449 2 місяці тому +1

    Interesting to watch. In western blacksmithing the apprentice runs the bellows.

  • @altonjackson855
    @altonjackson855 Місяць тому

    Beautiful work

  • @ilfarmboy
    @ilfarmboy 3 місяці тому +1

    this ALWAYS blows my mind

  • @nickhoward8315
    @nickhoward8315 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks

  • @kevinsantos7276
    @kevinsantos7276 Місяць тому +1

    13:00 the blade bends on the opposite side. first time I'm seeing it.

  • @George-tz1cv
    @George-tz1cv 27 днів тому

    Amazing craftsmen.

  • @enricodigenova8112
    @enricodigenova8112 24 дні тому

    Beautiful workmanship ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aarongerdts216
    @aarongerdts216 3 місяці тому

    That joke he told about the dragon and the cat was hilarious

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimal Місяць тому

    Really fascinating thank you for sharing

  • @5zwoodworks
    @5zwoodworks 9 днів тому

    Perfection. Thank you.

  • @luhurwin5854
    @luhurwin5854 3 місяці тому +4

    Saya dari indonesia..sangat tertarik dengan keindahan proses pembuatan katana

  • @user-mn7vh9pv9s
    @user-mn7vh9pv9s Місяць тому

    Beautiful a work of art 🥰👍Want it😊👍Awesome

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN 3 місяці тому

    😊 Cutting Edge Art 😊

  • @TeaajayZ
    @TeaajayZ Місяць тому

    Un grand respect a ses hommes qui perdure leur traditions dans le temps , je suis admiratif du travail en tant que fan du katana traditionnel

  • @TheSixSage
    @TheSixSage 2 місяці тому +1

    Even the food they ate look so good 😫😫😫😫 looked so crunchy and the rice nice and moist. Im hungry 😕

  • @igorkuzmenkin8447
    @igorkuzmenkin8447 2 місяці тому +2

    נהדר! תודה רבה! אושר לך, בהצלחה, השראה והצלחה יצירתית!💪💪

  • @Tattooed-bs4cm
    @Tattooed-bs4cm 2 місяці тому +4

    One of the best videos i have ever seen......you are real masters!.....Greetings from Vienna!

  • @user-xm1jb2de4d
    @user-xm1jb2de4d 2 місяці тому +3

    良いものは美しい。手にとりたくなる

  • @user-qd1no8kb1e
    @user-qd1no8kb1e Місяць тому

    いいですね。刀は、ビシッとキランとする光が好きですなぁ。
    鬼刃の刀鍛冶職人は、切磋琢磨している所が惹き込まれました

  • @MikeK2100
    @MikeK2100 2 місяці тому +2

    Very special.

  • @MrAirblown2009
    @MrAirblown2009 2 місяці тому +2

    I'd love to backpack to Japan to learn how to use the sword by them, while having one special made for me. That could be expensive. That would be an experience like the movies right ?

  • @Lioness-of-Italy
    @Lioness-of-Italy Місяць тому +1

    Respect..🙏🏻

  • @Andrew.PJMsia
    @Andrew.PJMsia 26 днів тому

    I've been watching a few western forgers trying to make a "katana"... what they made is nothing compared to this one here. You can see the bend in the katana being formed in the hardening process... the western forgers make the bend by cutting material. These men are the true katana craftsmen.

  • @real_smilegamez
    @real_smilegamez 2 місяці тому

    When I turn 21 I plan on getting some swords and knives for collection, maybe even for training if I ever turn to martial arts and weapons training

  • @patrickcarter4012
    @patrickcarter4012 2 місяці тому +3

    How much for a kitana?? I would really love to have one. It is a work of art.

  • @TheLeeattwood
    @TheLeeattwood Місяць тому +1

    Incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

  • @josepwillis687
    @josepwillis687 3 місяці тому +2

    Nice

  • @siatonto420
    @siatonto420 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful culture

  • @user-gv4tn9nb7f
    @user-gv4tn9nb7f Місяць тому

    Great work indeed! I wish I could own a sword that cuts the air!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SolaScriptura21
    @SolaScriptura21 Місяць тому

    Amazing.

  • @reidetheunivers2661
    @reidetheunivers2661 2 місяці тому

    Sou do Brasil, eu e muitos brasileiros admiramos o trabalho feito por esse ferreiros, e notamos o quão bonito fica o trabalho feito por esses mestres.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @koinokawa
    @koinokawa Місяць тому

    trabalho incrível !

  • @fatchunnurulmuminin6012
    @fatchunnurulmuminin6012 Місяць тому

    Saya sangat suka dengan orang yang masih melestarikan warisan leluhurnya

  • @user-kn8fl5wt2s
    @user-kn8fl5wt2s Місяць тому +1

    😊😊 un superbe katana 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @alpersevinc3979
    @alpersevinc3979 Місяць тому

    15:34 Look at this hand. This is how a master's hand should be.

  • @user-fo1nb3jm4e
    @user-fo1nb3jm4e 13 днів тому

    こういうの見ると欲しくなっちゃうよね。

  • @jackalevo2571
    @jackalevo2571 3 місяці тому +2

    和包丁に、墨流しと言われる高級包丁がありますが、まさに日本刀の肌に出る杢目や柾目などと同じ折り返し鍛錬の結果です。
    良く切れる訳です。昔お世話になった和食の親方に、刺身を引く時は墨流しの柳葉包丁しか使わない方がいらっしゃいました。

    • @191usinger4
      @191usinger4 2 місяці тому

      甚五郎と團十郎の裁ち鋏にも有りますよ

  • @77teahupoo
    @77teahupoo 2 місяці тому +1

    ありがとう

  • @harrisonchr
    @harrisonchr Місяць тому

    This is certainly not an easy job, but in the end once the sword is finished, it must be so rewarding.

    • @harrisonchr
      @harrisonchr Місяць тому

      They are beautiful pieces of art, and one day, I'd love to own one.

  • @user-ot2gu3lv2j
    @user-ot2gu3lv2j Місяць тому

    完成品が美し過ぎる 昔の人は、これ独学で考えたって思ったら、凄いわって思った

  • @user-ns3ys4kq6l
    @user-ns3ys4kq6l 2 місяці тому +1

    I would love to have a blade of that quality. I do not have the 15k to buy one. You can see the love and mastery that went into it.

    • @Venya_D-rkin
      @Venya_D-rkin Місяць тому

      And what is the quality? Katana as a sword is popular in pop culture. But all experts will say that European or Middle Eastern clinics were not inferior to Japanese ones in terms of metal quality and sharpening. And they were often better. European blacksmithing is older, richer and more diverse. In addition, unlike Japan, there were no problems with metals and the interaction of different forging cultures. Hence the origin of real works of art! Wedges from Toledo, Arab scimitars, Slavic sabers from bulat (for some reason, the translator does not always correctly translate the word "bulat" - this is a type of steel similar to Damascus). It's just that cinema hasn't made them at least as popular in pop culture as Japanese katanas.
      UPD This does not detract from the skill of the blacksmith from the video. He is definitely a master of his craft

    • @user-ns3ys4kq6l
      @user-ns3ys4kq6l Місяць тому

      @Venya_D-rkin i am a fan of swords in general. I have just always liked the shape and culture behind the katana.
      Up until WW2, they were weapons of honor.
      I have no issue with european swords, and they all had their purpose.

  • @idiotoppai
    @idiotoppai 2 місяці тому +3

    13:00 一回萎えるのふしぎ

  • @1BlacKghost
    @1BlacKghost Місяць тому

    Восхищён...Хотел бы я получить такой меч. Спасибо за видео и удачи вам в ваших делах!

  • @damage6836
    @damage6836 2 місяці тому +1

    Use to complain about the price of a real katana but after seeing how theyre made...i get it