Top 3 Most Expensive Katana / History of Japanese Swords
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- What is the most expensive sword in history? While there are many priceless swords without official valuations, in this video, I will introduce the top three most expensive swords currently with confirmed prices. If you know of any high-value swords from around the world other than Japanese swords, please feel free to comment!
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00:00 Opening
00:58 "Ookanehira"
04:55 "Yamanbagiri Kunihiro"
08:26 "Yamatorige"
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Just to think when holding any ancient blades that hundreds of years ago a samurai held it with the thought it held its spirt and soul is amazing
It probably did because these blades chopped a lot of heads.
You're also holding a piece of a loser who got outmatched by western civilization.
The Honjō Masamune, created by Gorō Nyūdō Masamune is also one of the highly treasured swords created.
Although the price is fantastic what impresses me more is how well the blades have been preserved. The last one for almost a thousand years and it still looks new.
Katanas have been valued not only as weapons but also as works of art since ancient times. That's why there have been specialized craftsmen dedicated to the maintenance of Katanas, and thanks to them, these swords have been preserved in excellent condition to this day.
@@HistoryofKatanaI’m going to buy a ancient katana forged in the early edo period and make it a family heirloom gonna spend like 8k on it
Masamune and muramasa is a myth?@@HistoryofKatana
And so many were lost after WW2 ended, if they weren't sneaked out of the hands of the US government by soldiers wanting trophies. There's no telling what's hanging out in American hands because they know what they have but don't want to tell on themselves and lose it. But as the years go by, eventually the most famous ones will be found and hopefully weren't left to rust away....
I am so glad I found this channel! This is incredible!
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These aren't bad prices for something so iconic. I mean if you can pay $28M for a Rolls Royce a couple of mil is small change and personally I could admire one of these masterpieces far longer than the latest fashion accessory for the rich and famous.
Interesting observation ,as a lot of people invest in paintings not because of their appreciation and understanding of art itself.
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Agreed
It has to be one of the most beautiful skills in the world. The people who were able to craft these masterpieces many hundreds of years ago are just fascinating.
Great piece. Great history! Love it!
As a Japanese Swordsman (I'm an Aussie), this just again make me smile, a lot. Once your heart has found its home, that home is beautiful. this vid reminded me of what I lost. (fully appreciating the brutality, and the grace, inherent in the art of the sword..
Glad I found this channel! I have a test cutting sword from the 1650s that I cherish as part of my collection!
Glad I found this channel. Doesn't beg for you to subscribe like ir comment right off the bat like too many channels. That's almost an instant Sub from that alone. Very informative, doesn't bore you with anything, straight to the point, etc. You have a new subscriber.
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I subbed for the same reason.
The quality of the videos keeps going up every time... keep em coming ❤
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These swords are over a thousand years old! 🤯
I've seen the video 4 times because it's soo epic. Thanks!
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I loved the whole video. But I wouldn't mention quenching without even touching on the topic of what actually makes these patters appear on the swords, which isn't simply achieved with water.
The blade is coated with a layer of clay before heating. The clay acts as an insulator, causing different parts of the blade to cool at different rates during quenching. The thinly coated edge cools rapidly and becomes very hard, forming the hamon (The distinct pattern you see on the blade), while the thicker-coated spine cools more slowly and remains softer.
That cooling is also what gives the blade its gentle curve, or so i think i read somewhere ;)
@@MikkyTee Not quite. It's a mixture of using two different metals with different strengths and densities. The ancient Japanese swordsmiths also used clay in their tempering methods. Which also gives their blades the iconic looking blade bewels.
@@MikkyTee No. if a blade curves during quenching, its call WARPING. These blades are curved based on how its forged. American knives tend to be thick and then they grind it down to shape. There is less deformations in this process. With Japanese swords, they manually pound down in the thinner areas and leave more material on the back along with adding a spine for additional strength without adding a lot of weight. The spine has different names for different section of the sword such as the Mune, Hi, Shinogi, and the Yakote at the end. There is a lot more details on a Japanese sword.
Since the sword has different thickness throughout the blade, the clay helps slow down the cooling during the quench. When metal is cooled slower, it is softer and more ductile. On the edge of the sword, you want it hard, so it is exposed and subjected to the quenching solution which is typically water or oil. If the entire sword was quenched at same speed, it would become hard and brittle. When using this method, only the edge is the hardest while the malleability of the softer spine allows it to not shatter. If the blade is cooled quickly, it can create a lot of stress in the metal grain structures. Sometimes, the blades are tempered and/or hardened at a lower temperature again to relieve some of the stresses. The idea is to change the micro grain structure of the metal in different parts of the blade to make it both hard and strong at t he same time.
Other tricks to making the blade even strong is to keep cutting the metal in half during forging and pounding it together. It creates layers of metal structure which is stronger than if its just a uniform material such in casting. You're basically driving these interstitial grain structures into the metal to create layers of metal. In some blades, acid is used to etch the blades and allow the grain structure to come out similar to Damascus steel. Typically, its not done with Japanese sword, but other swords use this process to bring out the grain details.
These are priceless. Shouldn't even have a price tag.
Stunningly beautiful swords. Great show. Thank you for such a wonderful mini documentary, tasty.
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Arts of workmanship it will lasted for 1,000 years and the arts will never be fades away and will be protected forever . The beautiful workmanship arts will be appreciate by anyone any race 🧐
Great, as always 🙏🏻
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I am still amazed by these swords,they have such majesty and its like your talking about a ghost or something. Its a shame there is only 1 or 2 masters that are left in Japan.🙏
Sadly there are swords still missing to this day. The Soldiers in charge of confiscating the swords had no idea what they were historically worth.
After the carnage the Japanese caused during ww2, They didn't care.
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Incredible craftsmanship. 😊
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The steel blade in the sword that was recently presented and occupies number one is iron, which I really liked. It is legendary. It will be a very strong sword and almost worth the price.
4:04 I have one of those surrendered Katana Sword that Japanese Officers wore. Mass produced, but still high quality. My Father (RIP) brought it home as a War Souvenir at the end of WW2.
He was with the Occupational Forces in South Korea. when the Japanese surrendered. Still sharp and no rust, but the Tsuka, Tsuka Ito and Kashira need to be replaced. Tsuba is loose.
Such beauty magnificent
これはいいチャンネルですね！
shogun brought me here
No Hattori Hanzo Steel? Tarantino lied to us?
Honjo mazamuni steel.
He didn’t… Hanzo is priceless that’s why is not on the list. But can go for 250$ in El Paso
I also plan to make a video about Hattori Hanzo!
Hattori Hanzo was a samurai and not a sword maker
@@jasonanalco542Hattori Hanzo wasn't one man, it was a name handed down generation to generation in one family. They were Shinobi if I'm not mistaken.
good video dude, first time seeing this channel.Are you going to talk about sacred swords?double blade flamiger blades for rituals i mean
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I have uploaded a video about the sacred sword, Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. Please check it out if you're interested!
Haven’t read all the comments but this also makes me curious about swords made by Muramasa and Masamune.
Absolutely fascinating.
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Yep, nothing like pissing off the disposable razor in the morning and shaving with an antique sword
i am an American but i do wish i was born in these times the art of the katana is amazing
I'm actually surprised that these swords aren't worth more purely as their value as works of art. In the Oil painting world even the more minor masterworks often sell for $20.m or more.
By comparison these prices are realitivly cheap to ultra rich art collectors.
Is the a ban on exporting them from Japan and who can actually own that limits the availability of buyers and restricts their prices?
great video
Beautiful video, beautiful pronunciation, nice voice.
I'm sure they would sell for a lot more than this if they went on sale in an international auction, but it is good that they aren't for sale because they belong in Japan, not in some billionaire's collection overseas
Our society is so strange. These swords are priceless national treasures, the 'spirit' of the people of Japan. Ultimately selling for $1-3 Million. Yet, Japanese collectors have paid $100-200 Million USD for paintings by Van Gough, Picasso, Renoir, Basquiat,.
Shows that for the elite, feeding one's ego will always be the most valuable treasure
To some these tachi had a spirit of their own.
One was rumored to have actually attacked a demon who insulted its master.
In the right hands it was like an extension of oneself and you literally felt like you molded with the sword itself.
Musashi said as much during his lifetime
Well Done. Very interesting and, beautiful
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I like the Ookanehira.
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The funny thing about these values is that “if” these actually ever went to auction, does anyone really think that the bids wouldn’t massively eclipse what’s listed?
Very good! Katana metallurgy is fascinating, would be interesting how these classic and revered blades differ technically
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In the very first clip, is that a Dragon holding a Vajra?
What about the Honjo Masamune? Would that be considered the most expensive if it was ever found and was in perfect condition? I always picture some guy in America has it and is hacking a tree in his backyard with it.
usually pld artifacts are preserved by being forgotten and buried...it's strange to think of these things as being treasured for so many centuries actively owned (and transfered) all this time
Thank you for your comment! Japanese swords have also existed as works of art, so they have been carefully maintained and cared for by their owners since ancient times. The fact that they exist in such beautiful condition also adds significant value."
I heard that an American soldier took it home as a war prize
Jolly good show old chap !
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I am confused. Are these specific swords or a pattern of sword?
In the reality the most famous Japanese sword is the HONJO MASAMUNE from the legendary japanese sword maker of the XIII century (KAMAKURA ERA) GORO NYUDO MASAMUNE. But this sword has been missing since the end of WW2 for the reasons explained in this video. No one knows what happened to it. Maybe one day it will resurface. Let's hope.
With out doubt
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I am considering making a video about the HONJO MASAMUNE sword as well. Please look forward to it.
I think these swords are priceless. Putting prices on these is like trying to put a price on queen Elizabeth’s crown.
After Episode 7 of Shogun, I'm here
The s5 shock resistant tool steel katana.
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Has any history or lineage been established around Miyamoto Musashi swords?
I plan to create a video about Miyamoto Musashi's swords as well. Stay tuned!
Why are these old swords kept without handles and hand guard?
Not gonna lie I would love to buy 2 samurai swords…1 an ancient sword and the 2nd a sword made present by the best Japanese samurai sword maker.
Missing honjo massamune
Weird. It’s just a bit of worked over Metal.if it has taken many heads then it is SICK.
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It’s insane that paintings are sold for 100s of millions. I feel that if these blades were actioned to the public with westerners, they would garner 10s of millions.
Thank you for your comment! Katanas were the embodiment of the samurai spirit, weapons, and also works of art. These are truly magnificent items worthy of their value.
I agree. A greater amount would be realized selling to foreigners. It seems from the video that the owners value the swords more as treasures to be kept within Japan over greater profits if sold to someone outside Japan. Admirable perspective.
Hate to think how many family Weapons were lost to the US at the end of the 2nd world war
Things are not always valued at their monetary price
They should contact Ford Halam to make tsuba's for them .
Whats about the Honju Masamune? I think this is the world famous Katana
Hello,my thanks to the team that produces these amazing pieces of history being unveiled before us,with gratitude,i would like to ask,whether it is possible to make more videos,some especially detailling the treasured weapons of famous warriors of history,first and foremost,the blades of minamoto yoshitsune,are they still at home,or lost as honjo masamune,perhaps even touching in your stories the blades which are in possesion of the imperial family,and,for last,with my thanks,for your effort in presenting such wonders of ancient crafting,also their stories,which are no less impressive,i have a question-has the one of the three imperial regallia,kusanagi ,blade of susano,been found after the battle of dan-no-yra,and how?thank you very much,looking forward to your next video,nice day to you,do vidjenja.
Thank you for your comment. I am planning to create videos about swords owned by the Emperor and ancient swords in the future. Regarding the question about the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, the sword that sank with Emperor Antoku at Dan-no-ura was said to be not the actual Kusanagi Sword but a "Katashiro(copy)" enshrined in the Imperial Palace. Afterwards, the imperial court and the Genji clan searched for the symbolic sword, but it was never found. Consequently, the court divided the spirit of the Kusanagi Sword into a sword presented by the Ise Grand Shrine, creating a new "Katashiro."
why are the sword handles removed
They don't have the original there is only about 7 pieces all together and only one pin they would charge them often with each new owner
@@willynillylive oh. Thanks for clearing that,. I was confused why were there no sheath or handles.
Incredibly si-fi while being of this world. Time will pass, we will all die, and it will live on forever.
山鳥毛(YAMATORIGE)はsanchomoと読みます
I hope all samurai sword could return to there home land...
I wonder why they have no handles did they just rotted off ? And why has none of the masters re hilted them ?
Inoogishugki was true Master
honestly, the pricetag on these swords are a bargain
It's a shame these Katana lack handles/guard/pommel/cord wrapping. Would there be a reason for this beyond them perishing over time?
swordsmiths usually carved their signature on the nakago of these blades, the lack of handle makes it easier to identify the signs of each sword and their respective smithing school
One of the things on my bucket list is to visit Japan and tour old samurai battle sites and view famous swords. I would take it as an honor if I could find the missing murimasa blade belonging to the tokugawa family and confiscated by a fake soldier to never be seen again. It would be awesome to find and present it to the Japanese government. Like indy Jones said. It belongs in a museum.
Hell yes I would say a prayer for the fallen ❤️🙏
Thank you for the lovely comment! Finding and offering the Muramasa sword would be a wonderful thing for the history of Japan. I would love to join you in that endeavor. I look forward to your continued support.
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there is a site to view which sword is on exhibition since not all swords are on permanent exhibition. although just be warned the limited sword viewings are usually very crowded if you want to see one
Imagine some of these sword is in a pawn shop somewhere in US hanging as wall piece
Not knowing what it actually worth
Hatori hanzo was a ninja
The same swords are called Valyrian swords in Westeros.
Tell me the secret where can it be found
Read The Book of Five Rings 🌹
You need to mix dragon's blood in the mud in order to create the samurai sword
9:08
Curious...why no handles.
the handles are separate from the blade and some of it are lost through time
I mean considering the amount of money some things, these are cheap for what they are.
That’s like 5$ US
1:22 Kanehira could never replicate it or create another one like it . . . And he couldn't duplicate it. . . . And he couldn't copy it. . . . . . And he couldn't make a matching one. . . . And he couldn't make a twin one. . . And he couldn't make an identical one. . . . And he couldn't make one that was the same . . . And he couldn't make a clone of it. . . And he couldn't make a lookalike . . And he couldn't make an imitation . . . . And he couldn't make a facsimile . . . And he couldn't make a match for it. . . And he couldn't make a carbon copy. . . or an analogue . .
10:21 that's a picture of Chinese Nationalist Army soldiers. Also, I am not sure what it had to do with the story being told.
It's a special kind of mud it's red you must mix red play onto the sword Andre fire it
How many people collectively have these awesome swords killed? I bet it's in the thousands.
I prefer a fullered blade.
I thought the most expensive katana that was used by Samurai X
Sad that a sword made today of tool steel would outperform any of these.
"Yamatorige" Yamato
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Hmm no Masamune swords ??
YAMATORIGE ❌
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How much would the honjo masamune be worth? 💰💰💰💰
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I look forward to your video on Honjo Masamune.
Remember, unlike many popular descriptions, the sword is actually very unusual and according to Honma Junji who is deceased, it is an small sword with unusual Hamon.
That was a secret, btw.
How can a sword come home if truth is not written for everyone to see?
It makes me sick to think they had to give up all the swords at the end of the war. Yes the ones that was made of war i can see but the ones that never seen war no
If a person, came at you with a weapon and you defeated them. Would you let others around pick up the weapon they had or secure it?!?
@@TheSheepDogPatriot1776 no because i would take it home with me.
😂 grazie interessante storia e anno costruita katana
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i remembered about how successful the yamanbagiri kunihiro display. they're actually going to held another exhibit in the future after acquiring the sword
edit: it will be displayed again in 2025
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The Samurai kill with honour. In the West we use drones. No honour.
nah not really. espionage is also quite common during the old periods
@@creamcreak bet they never used drones.
Masamune and muramasa is a myth?
Hope was true xD
no, they're real. they're the name of swordsmiths
Their worth every yen and are national treasures.
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And I would take them and not feel one once of shame