Oh ok I get it now and never knew how important it was to have the wooden blades aka tsunagi and shirasaya aka moisture blocking scabbards. They are very useful and this is a good lesson for those who mean to have more understanding in the ways of the Samurai and his Katana.
if you get a repro or even an antique it's a lot easier to take proper care of while forgoing the rituals nowadays (if you're so inclined). Synthetic oils can protect the blade from corrosion without polymerizing and staining the blade like the traditional clove oil would, making shirasaya mostly unnecessary, and the mountings can be disassembled and cleaned when necessary, as they would've been when the swords were in use as weapons.
Depended on the situation of the samurai. If he was in debt ect at the extreme circumstances he would sell his sword. Which is no light decision, considering it may have been a family heirloom besides status symbol.
In the edo period it was required by law to wear swords, but as samurai was a social caste and not really a job you could be rich or very poor depending on who you serve or what debts you were born into. So some poor samurai would go around with empty koshirae hanging at the waist.
Silly question: Why would one put a sword into a shirasaya? Is it for long term storage? I know for transportation in its "outside wear" there's essentially a different types of sleeves or socks to protect the ito and scabbard for the elements... so why not just put it in a long sleeve?
Yes, with a limitation. The scabbard is made from two pierces of wood with the space for the sword blade carved into the wood while the scabbard is being made. Traditionally the two pieces of wood were glued together using a glue made from softened rice and the two pieces of wood could be split apart to expose the carved space to clean it. Clean off the old rice glue residue and glue the scabbard back together again. What's the limitation? If the outside of the scabbard has a decorative coating, there is a strong chance that the coating will crack in a bad way when trying to split the scabbard open.
With the exception of mass-produced, machine-made blades, every blade/saya combination is unique. The wooden blade would have to be custom made to match the actual blade's length, thickness, curvature, etc., or it won't fit properly in into the saya. But if you have the actual blade and the proper tools, I suppose you could carve one yourself.
Beginners don't have to worry about disassembly. It's not any more complicated than doing it with a pen when you're bored in school. Any kid could do it, so no worries. :) (But don't give a sharp one to a kid, obviously.)
Imagine a culture bowing to a sword to show respect, while also being some of the most disrespectful war criminals in history. You can honor steel, but not your own flesh and bone?
Question please ⁉️ what is happening with a master hits and or spin's the gard on the handle before engaging in or during a fight please if you understand my meaning sir ⁉️
Enjoying your videos but i got to be honest... that was some lame bow. If i were the sword... and you bowed LIKE THAT?! I wouldnt come out of my scabbard
Neat! I've never seen this before. Great way to transfer furniture without exposing the blade.
Virgin "press F"
VS
Chad "show respect"
Immediately thought he had no legs
I love this preservation and presentation of history! This the type of sword content i love to see :)
Oh ok I get it now and never knew how important it was to have the wooden blades aka tsunagi and shirasaya aka moisture blocking scabbards. They are very useful and this is a good lesson for those who mean to have more understanding in the ways of the Samurai and his Katana.
if you get a repro or even an antique it's a lot easier to take proper care of while forgoing the rituals nowadays (if you're so inclined). Synthetic oils can protect the blade from corrosion without polymerizing and staining the blade like the traditional clove oil would, making shirasaya mostly unnecessary, and the mountings can be disassembled and cleaned when necessary, as they would've been when the swords were in use as weapons.
whoa i have a modern production with almost that exact style of colors
That bow got me thinking about Curb Your Enthusiasm. That was not a respectful bow.
Seen your content on my page enough and love the content so it's time to subscribe
Gotta respect that inanimate object
There is a moment in the Runouni Kenshin series when he does exactly that. Now I see the reason.
Beautiful!
basically Katanas have underwear and also a mannequin to hang its suit on
First time Japanese has a Persian carpet, respect
Ngl i kinda want a wooden katana now. They hit different than other styles
In that movie “hara kiri” the guy has a bamboo blade. How common was that? Selling your sword but keeping a wooden one so it looked real?
Depended on the situation of the samurai. If he was in debt ect at the extreme circumstances he would sell his sword. Which is no light decision, considering it may have been a family heirloom besides status symbol.
In the edo period it was required by law to wear swords, but as samurai was a social caste and not really a job you could be rich or very poor depending on who you serve or what debts you were born into. So some poor samurai would go around with empty koshirae hanging at the waist.
Blow my mind a bit
He's the truth ❤😅
Who was the sword made by?
Also why didn’t you use the third seppa?
Taira Nagamori. Two seppa is fine, just hard to get the second one over the nakago and I didn't want to file it
Badass
If you put your text at the bottom of the screen, we can't read it through your videos description
Love your videos, my dude, but you can get a condenser Mic for $25. Do that immediately.
Beautiful ❤
I feel like. It night not be traditional. But with modern handle material. You could probably make some bad ass handles
Silly question: Why would one put a sword into a shirasaya?
Is it for long term storage?
I know for transportation in its "outside wear" there's essentially a different types of sleeves or socks to protect the ito and scabbard for the elements... so why not just put it in a long sleeve?
Don't do drugs kid's. Rip twomad
I promise you the spirit of the sword is way more disrespected by that t-shirt than it would be if you forgot to bow to it 😂
Well ACTUALLY, you're totally wrong because I once saw an anime and...
(Just kidding - thanks for your informative vids!)
Bro for a sec I thought you broke it
It's not a Yoshi or Hanzo but it is efficient 🙏🏽
What are the swords that they use as props in movies?
Probably wood or alloy
I thought bro had no legs
Is there a way you can go into the scabbard and clean it?
Yes, with a limitation. The scabbard is made from two pierces of wood with the space for the sword blade carved into the wood while the scabbard is being made. Traditionally the two pieces of wood were glued together using a glue made from softened rice and the two pieces of wood could be split apart to expose the carved space to clean it. Clean off the old rice glue residue and glue the scabbard back together again.
What's the limitation? If the outside of the scabbard has a decorative coating, there is a strong chance that the coating will crack in a bad way when trying to split the scabbard open.
is that why they were so prevalent during the I can't remember which era it is but when swords were illegal they use them for storage
do you sell old katanas in your store or no?
Can he do that? 😱
What wood is that wooden blade, and where can i buy one premade?
With the exception of mass-produced, machine-made blades, every blade/saya combination is unique. The wooden blade would have to be custom made to match the actual blade's length, thickness, curvature, etc., or it won't fit properly in into the saya. But if you have the actual blade and the proper tools, I suppose you could carve one yourself.
Those swards are upside down
How to buy katana
I don’t understand the bow but I want to…
It's a gesture of respect to the sword
you mean you don't put the blade in the scabbard because it will rust?
The old saya can scratch the blade, or leave rust particles
how much did you pay for the 500 y/o sword
What are the word you use to refer to wooden cane sword (the one people wrongly refer to as shirasaya)?
Shikomizue
@@rvakatana thanks!
Beginners don't have to worry about disassembly. It's not any more complicated than doing it with a pen when you're bored in school. Any kid could do it, so no worries. :)
(But don't give a sharp one to a kid, obviously.)
Imagine a culture bowing to a sword to show respect, while also being some of the most disrespectful war criminals in history. You can honor steel, but not your own flesh and bone?
I’m Korean so I know there is no shortage of Japanese war crimes. But this has nothing to do with the video or this man
Question please ⁉️ what is happening with a master hits and or spin's the gard on the handle before engaging in or during a fight please if you understand my meaning sir ⁉️
Enjoying your videos but i got to be honest... that was some lame bow. If i were the sword... and you bowed LIKE THAT?! I wouldnt come out of my scabbard
That katana juts became awakend with its furniture on.
Why would I show respect to an inanimate object?
It's to respect Japan's traditions.
Such a sh!tty bow might as well not do it.
I'd believe a 500 year old sword requires respect, it's gotta have a soul by this point and might shatter purely to spite you for your impudence