@@Burrfection did you know when that chan is like saying child san is a respectful way to call your boss kun is usually like a man telling a girl and chan is like your a teacher in a school you would say when you are first starting the the o hi o go zi wa mas class and when talking to a specific student you would say poopyhead chan
@@Burrfection really sad you didnt put the katana down and pick up the camera. watching at 1440p and couldnt see any of the detail due to poor focus and over exposure. What a shame you didnt give that katana the respect it deserves. I look forward to some real close ups
The steel craftsmanship of the blade on that katana is BEAUTIFUL! So glad they did not take that from you as well, though it is certainly sad to hear about the burglary incident regardless. I wish you the best resolving the rest of the incident and best of luck to everyone entering the contest!
@@Burrfection I am not 100% sure but what I'm thinking of at the moment is Himura Kenshin! In the fight against Cho the Sword Hunter, Kenshin had to use the "principle forge"(?) Reverse Blade Katana which had a wooden tsuka if I do recall. It was a reverse blade though... So maybe not that? Gintoki's also comes to mind but I believe his is always entirely wooden? Haven't seen Gintama! I'm very curious now though haha!
Burglar to his friends: "yo, there is a dude with a whole bunch of swords we can steal from!" Friend:"you sure it's a good idea to steal from someone with a whole bunch of swords?
@@Burrfection Glad the GoFundMe helped. I couldn't bid because MY wife only gives me a moderate budget for discretionary spending. (Pity really, one of those knives you auctioned looked GREAT!) A.G.
"keyboard 'samurais': WeAr GlOveS!" Never knew that Samurais of history wore gloves to handle a sword...especially when it is being held in a sheath. I think this guy knows what he is doing...
@@Burrfection I think those people were more worried about finger prints and stains on the sword...I mean, you can just wipe it with a cloth, it is still a regular metal, not some cloth that you have to brush and use chemicals to get rid of the stains like fingerprints or other oily substances. It's a bit of a paranoia for those people, I suspect.
I usually wear gloves so my oil doesn’t touch my beautiful swords. It’s easy to get rid of stains, but constantly wiping isn’t really fun. I like my swords shiny.
I’m actually so happy the UA-cam algorithm is showing this love. I wasn’t a subscriber, but it was in my recommended. I love the energy and passion. I’m definitely a subscriber now
I see the same kind of comments whenever machinery, power tools, sports, firearms or anything that has any kind of safety rules, best procedures or where any measure of caution is required. Even the field of outdoor activity is dominated by keyboard survivalists who shoot down recreational outdoor activity in mild weather with "You'll be dead in a week." type comments. On one of my old videos I made the mistake to use an example of getting "quality gear" having struggled for years with a crappy chainsaw and investing in a new one made my life much easier. They didn't agree with that, how could they if they could make comments like "You'll run out of gas and be dead in a week with your fancy chainsaw." It's all about having some kind of perceived superiority and control in the discussion by having the final word about anything. As long as they can box in the "self proclaimed expert" they are happy. I'm only too happy to come across anything that might help me learn something new, instead of being terrified and endlessly bothered by discovering that someone may actually know something more than me and therefore must be shouted down by any means possible !!!
@@rotwang2000 look all i have to say to people like that is that yeah i enjoy using an axe, but given the choice i would absolutely use a chainsaw because it is quicker and easier.
You should know there is a long history of artists, filmmakers, musicians; who after having a big setback like equipment stolen created an opportunity to take their art in a unexplored direction. I wanted to say it before but it felt too soon. The tourists mean well but you can only take so much unsolicited advice. Glad to see your resolved enthusiasm prevail! Continued success!
The lady who owns that katana shop in Kyoto is super nice! She was really patient despite the language barrier last time I visited. What a beautiful katana! Best of luck on people bidding on it.
Holy cow I just looked up “Katana” and found this guy. I’m really sorry to hear what happened and I hope their is justice. Stay safe and I hope you love the new blades.
This popped up in my recommendations for some reason. But now you have a new subscriber who is ready to watch you go on this journey of learning how to polish your Katanas. Good luck!
When I was living in Vegas every time I had out of town guests they would ask me to take them to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. They have several Katana's and they even did a segment of the show showing the purchase and appraisal. It is worth looking the segment of Pawn Stars up here on youtube just to see what they ended up getting. Something most people do not know about the show or shop. A lot of the items they have in the shop are not for sale!
It's not only safer to use gloves handling a sharp blade like that, but better for the blade as there's always shit in your fingers that can make the steel rusty. So, yeah, handle your blades, specially expensive ones, with gloves
@@JiryStark oil is made for a reason, it's a sword..if you were stabbed and cut with it we would just wipe it off and and call it a day... Proper care and maintenance vs. white glove stupidity
@@xephael3485 Not talking about whit glove. Main reason is because is safer. I wouldn't touch a blade like that without gloves mainly because I like my fingers where they are. But the salt in your skin is bad to steel, period. I'd never be so "keyboard samurai" as to tell him to "fucking use gloves" but, a glove is never too much. Specially on a 3grand blade like that.
@@JiryStark if someone is a idiot and doesnt use oil.. i make tons of knives and handle them with my hands because i feel for grooves and discontinuities then i correct them later with sanding, or a bit more honing, then i oil them Enough said those people that bitch about people who touch a blade are whiny bastards that don't forge blades nor understand that if someone owns an object its up to them to Keep it well kept not some kid that cries about oil off of a finger.
I hope you get super into this and stick with it for years. I feel like I'm watching a legend in the making with how much enthusiasm you have for this. I agree with your mindset too on pushing yourself to try something you're passionate about to try and make it work.
I'm only at 01:08 and I certainly hope you have seriously upped the security in your studio because this already sounds like a siren call for the thieves to come back and clean you out again. It's like you're flipping them off with: "you missed the more expensive katana."
Ryky: So great to see you back doing what you do best, enlightening the amazing world of craftsmanship in cutlery and how to care for said cutlery. I am deeply sorry for your losses with the theft you've experienced and in some way can commiserate. As a high school student, I got into playing bass guitar and eventually ended up in a rock band. My first bass along with a bunch of other gear was stolen after one of our band's gigs, the result of which was I needed to purchase a new bass to continue. I ended up buying a much better bass, one that I spent months searching for in a large number of music stores. I remember finding this bass, a Fender USA (made in Fullerton!) Precision Bass that fit and played perfectly. I was able to work out a deal and was the proud owner of an amazing bass. I played this bass through high school in my band, as a college undergrad and then as a grad student. I remember that after long days in grad school, I would often come home to unwind by playing along with my favorite tunes with this bass. It really got me through some tough times. Fast forward to many years later, and that bass along with another that I'd picked up as an adult with a family and another band, was stolen from my garage. I was on a far away business trip when my wife told me that she'd forgotten to close the garage door and found the next morning that it had been stolen along with my newer bass. I was initially devastated, thinking about the impact that bass had on my life. Once I returned home and thought about the loss, I realized that it was just a piece of wood. I ended up getting another (even better!) bass and still continue to play nearly every week, improving my skill. The loss of that first bass, and then its replacement of 30 years, was painful. But, both of those basses were instrumental (forgive the pun!) in my development as a better bass player and my enjoyment of the craft. I will continue to make music and hopefully, joyful music!
the constant giddy laughs of excitement are the exact reason i got into collecting antique blades, the passion is immeasurable and incomparable to anything else i’ve ever done in my life 🤙
"keyboard samurais" that is so ridiculous it's your stuff man you handle it how you want to. I know I would want to actually feel such a great piece of weaponry.
@@Burrfection I can understand why people tend to comment about people touching blades with bare skin; the oils in your skin are corrosive and can permanently mark and damage the blade, I wouldn't be a keyboard nazi/samurai about it though, I'd make a small comment/suggestion and leave it at that... I'm pretty sure I would be preaching to the choir here, so, I'm sure you know how to look after your blades and don't need me or others being an ass about it
Well caring for an antique such as this is very very important. The slightest mar to any part of the piece and devalue it, so proper care and maintenance is a must. Though seeing as this man is a collector sinking thousands into his hobby, I'm sure he understands that well enough to not get chewed out for it.
@@candiedapple1860 indeed 👍 I'm pretty sure he knows and understands how to care for his blades, and the vlog shows he has the proper tools to maintain and clean them properly, 😄
@@GaisaSanktejo Actually no it's not the oils that are corrosive. It is the salt from your sweat that causes it. Salt is an electrolyte which conducts ions speeding up the process of oxidation (aka rust) which is why on ocean faring boats we place sacrificial pieces of conductive metal on the hull so it corrodes those instead of the hull. You can handle the blade of a sword all day and do it no harm so long as you clean the blade afterwards.
I'm glad everything is ok in general. I was laughing along with you. Looks Shin Shinto or Gendai period. Uchiko and Choji Oil. The Migaki tools are Carbide Brazed Inserts, they are worth it!
I just watched this because it was in my recommended and i hope you are doing better now but the joy in your face while you opened the katana i knew it was your passion and it just made me feel really happy
I just found your channel through Shadiversity, funny enough! I really enjoyed this video, there's something about you that makes these videos so incredibly relaxing while exciting. Look forward to more! Cheers!
People forget that the original first swordsmith learned on the fly as well how to forge and polish a katana so go for it looking forward to it i myself just bought my first major live blade katana at around $300 glad i found your channel!
Never thought I had any interest in a Katana but your excitement just made me want one! Gonna be a tough one to explain to my wife, does it cut tofu well?
"You fool, you fell for my spiritual trap! This activates when you touch the wrong sword! Hahaha... Spiritual Trap ACTIVATE!!!" Burglar: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH"
I have never seen this man before or watched any of his videos, but it made me truly happy to see this video and his happiness when he unboxes it, never seen someone so appreciate
Buying things from Japan is always fun. the Sender is always so polite and they always send something extra like some oragami or a cute note and they always thank you for even bothering to do business with them.
I can feel his happiness when he drawed the katana from the scabbard... The feeling like sharpening a knife so sharp, threating it like a professional swordsman's katana...
That kat is absolutely beautiful. As for gloves.... it’s yours man. Your in your home with your property. Just be safe and meet your paws clean so you don’t hurt the value. I collect firearms myself and have ppl tell me I should use gloves to hold value. Personally I don’t plan to sell any of my collection and I try my best to care for all my pieces. I just found your channel and really like it. Thanks for your content. Good luck in the future.
Burglar: “Hmmmm” Burrfection: Gleeful giggle as drawn steel rings eagerly... Burglar: “Eeep! Next house! Gotta remember to throw the silk undies in the wash...”
Probably not gonna watch too many of his videos but ima like and sub cause "for those who dont wanna sit through the whole unboxing ill get to the good stuff first" good lad, good channel.
this is the first time watching his channel and I just gotta say that he is really cute ahhaha watching him being so happy about the sword and those little laughs is adorable
Thats a Beautiful Piece of work my friend.. I'm getting into blademaking myself but the amount of work required to make a blade anywhere close to an upper tier authentic Katana is difficult for many people to truely understand.Nice score bud!
Bro I love this video and your one of the only youtubers I have seen who have the good stuff first they normally make you wait so you watch the whole thing but I am watching the whole thing
I bought a bunch of 200+ year old katanas when I was in Japan. I knew a guy who would give me a good deal on them. Antique Katanas are some of the coolest things you can own.
The licensing of swords is not done by the ministry of the interior/police, but through the local branch of the ministry of education and culture. Functional swords are illegal in Japan unless they have historical or cultural significance, thus it's in the realm of the ministry of education and culture. That means you can't legally own a functional fantasy sword in Japan, swords need to be historical in design and materials as well as have artistic value; mass-produced WWII era Japanese swords are outlawed as well.
@@theone031 At least not a sword that doesn't fall under the rather narrow umbrella of "Japanese historical art sword made with traditional materials and methods"
@@kaizoebara But there are lots of Japan YT videos of practitioners doing battogiri and tameshigiri with katanas. The swords are also domestically made in Japan.
@@kaizoebara So if a Japanese citizen wanted to buy, say, a high-quality reproduction medieval European sword, it wouldn't be allowed, even if the sword were fully traditional?
this is the first time I am viewing one of your videos and I can already tell that you are the most wholesome man I have ever SEEN! I subbed 3 minutes in.
Any body who says you can't touch the sword is misinformed, it is a myth, you should not leave finger prints on the sword because it will rust, so if you touch you clean it. as you are going to auction and it only came with a Shirasaya and no Koshirae I assume it is jus a off the shelf example.
@burrfection Hi! just wondering where do you order the katana's and comes with proof of certificate? Im very interested in it but idk what website or who to trust to buy from.
Really cool to see ur passion! it definitely came out in the video! This video popped up in my recommendations and I'm liking what I see so I'll be subscribing! 👍🏻
@@Burrfection thanks brother!!! I was almost wishing in response to the "keyboard samaria warriors" you would have opened the last box with the sword lmao! 🤣
my trusted knife store bur.re
Q
Theif #1: so where we gonna go to get our weapons for the heist?
Theif #2: I know just the place we're gonna go in style.
Burrfection: ???
Name of the katana?
"You picked the wrong sword fool"
Haha. Yup
@@Burrfection epic highlander moment Macleod
@@Burrfection did you know when that chan is like saying child san is a respectful way to call your boss kun is usually like a man telling a girl and chan is like your a teacher in a school you would say when you are first starting the the o hi o go zi wa mas class and when talking to a specific student you would say poopyhead chan
@@Zandercd You need to discover commas..
Hey hey hey hey chill chill
*break into house*
"What's that clacking sound?"
"YOOOOOOOOO!"
I can hear this
Du du dun
This is the first comment In a long time that made me genuinely laugh hard. Thank you lmao
"I like ya cut g"
He bought the katana for 1 purpose to slice the robbers. Lmao
Imagine the thieves just watching this and being like
“DaMm, NoW wE hAvE tO gO bAcK”
Next time they'll go back he's gonna slice them.
"Well played."
“Thives stole the wrong sword AGAIN”
Its called the thieves dead
I have a feeling that you are the thieves lol 😆
"Can you see the details?"
me watching in 240p because the connection is weird here:
certainly...
No......
@@Burrfection unfortunately, yes...
@@Burrfection really sad you didnt put the katana down and pick up the camera. watching at 1440p and couldnt see any of the detail due to poor focus and over exposure. What a shame you didnt give that katana the respect it deserves. I look forward to some real close ups
@@CtrlAltSk8 What a backhanded compliment if i see one.
I'm watching 720p
I don't know why this was in my recommended, but I'm glad that is
welcome
Frrr that beautiful
Edit: is
Same here but I like it since I’m a sword nut
Bruh me too
Same here, gud 2 be here
The steel craftsmanship of the blade on that katana is BEAUTIFUL! So glad they did not take that from you as well, though it is certainly sad to hear about the burglary incident regardless. I wish you the best resolving the rest of the incident and best of luck to everyone entering the contest!
The katana indeed is beautiful, and so is your content!
Hero!! Which anime character uses the same katana?
@@Burrfection I am not 100% sure but what I'm thinking of at the moment is Himura Kenshin! In the fight against Cho the Sword Hunter, Kenshin had to use the "principle forge"(?) Reverse Blade Katana which had a wooden tsuka if I do recall. It was a reverse blade though... So maybe not that? Gintoki's also comes to mind but I believe his is always entirely wooden? Haven't seen Gintama! I'm very curious now though haha!
Yeah i think you are right. He had just received the.... “yin” or “yang” of the broken one.... dope channel
Ayyy hero hei
Burglar to his friends: "yo, there is a dude with a whole bunch of swords we can steal from!"
Friend:"you sure it's a good idea to steal from someone with a whole bunch of swords?
Yeah if he's an anime poser who doesn't even know how to use one as a weapon
@@Agent-vj3ns Why would he know how to use one as a weapon lmao
@@hughjass346 Ever heard of HEMA or kenjutsu?
@@Agent-vj3ns A sword is still a deadly weapon even without knowing how to use it. Unless you struck with the flat, it will do some serious harm.
@@neurofiedyamato8763 nope
Him: the one they stole wasn't that really valuable.
The burglars: we got lied, tricked, and literally bamboozled.
this reminded me when Tony Stark gave his home address to terrorists
@@alvarosilva523 He is basically asking them to steal this one X)
we've been duped, bamboozled, smekledorfed
The burglars: gets jebaited to go back to the house to steal again.
I honestly hope he sets up some secret cameras or something so if they do return they’ll be caught in the act unlike before
I felt like a jealous kid watching his friend open up a his birthday present he's wanted for a long time
haha. so true!
Burrfection blade lust is real! Glad to see you’re in high spirits. Can’t wait to learn more from you!
@@Burrfection this appears to be a new construction katana?
@@Burrfection Please like this comment for no reason
I think he is laughing nervously when he says the price of things because his wife is behind the camera with the katana ready to castrate him! 😅
Somebody knows the truth in life
@@Burrfection Remember the collectors rule number 1, always tell your wife only 30 percent of the price of the item.
@@dredgewalker Or just recount how much she spent on shoes and compare xD
@@Burrfection Glad the GoFundMe helped. I couldn't bid because MY wife only gives me a moderate budget for discretionary spending. (Pity really, one of those knives you auctioned looked GREAT!)
A.G.
oh honey that's the fixed price but i got this for free dont worry about it
"keyboard 'samurais': WeAr GlOveS!"
Never knew that Samurais of history wore gloves to handle a sword...especially when it is being held in a sheath. I think this guy knows what he is doing...
Somebody has common sense around here
@@Burrfection I think those people were more worried about finger prints and stains on the sword...I mean, you can just wipe it with a cloth, it is still a regular metal, not some cloth that you have to brush and use chemicals to get rid of the stains like fingerprints or other oily substances.
It's a bit of a paranoia for those people, I suspect.
@@BIOSHOCKFOXX 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I thought cause slice the finger
You mean to tell me, that whilst chopping enemy’s down down, samurai didn’t wear cloth gloves to make sure their blade stayed clean?
I usually wear gloves so my oil doesn’t touch my beautiful swords. It’s easy to get rid of stains, but constantly wiping isn’t really fun. I like my swords shiny.
I’m actually so happy the UA-cam algorithm is showing this love. I wasn’t a subscriber, but it was in my recommended. I love the energy and passion. I’m definitely a subscriber now
Keyboard warriors: WEAR GLOVES, FINGERPRINTS!!!
Katana: Want to watch me cleave off a head?
Love it!
sounds like the proper way to test it... wait, it is the traditional way 🤣
I see the same kind of comments whenever machinery, power tools, sports, firearms or anything that has any kind of safety rules, best procedures or where any measure of caution is required. Even the field of outdoor activity is dominated by keyboard survivalists who shoot down recreational outdoor activity in mild weather with "You'll be dead in a week." type comments. On one of my old videos I made the mistake to use an example of getting "quality gear" having struggled for years with a crappy chainsaw and investing in a new one made my life much easier. They didn't agree with that, how could they if they could make comments like "You'll run out of gas and be dead in a week with your fancy chainsaw." It's all about having some kind of perceived superiority and control in the discussion by having the final word about anything. As long as they can box in the "self proclaimed expert" they are happy. I'm only too happy to come across anything that might help me learn something new, instead of being terrified and endlessly bothered by discovering that someone may actually know something more than me and therefore must be shouted down by any means possible !!!
I used my katana as an axe for small trees when I first got it. Got the job done well.
@@rotwang2000 look all i have to say to people like that is that yeah i enjoy using an axe, but given the choice i would absolutely use a chainsaw because it is quicker and easier.
This dude really came out and flexed on the peopled that robbed him
just keeping it real
@@Burrfection let’s hope they don’t come back for another round ... stay safe.
How they still have his sworda
Yep it’s spelled peopled alright, lol 😂
@@Burrfection I hope you have invested in some home security. I don't know where you live, or what's legal there, but certainly invest in something!
Thief: *Comes back to steal the real one*
This dude the next day: _So the thieves came back and stole the wrong katana again_
Lul
You should know there is a long history of artists, filmmakers, musicians; who after having a big setback like equipment stolen created an opportunity to take their art in a unexplored direction. I wanted to say it before but it felt too soon. The tourists mean well but you can only take so much unsolicited advice. Glad to see your resolved enthusiasm prevail! Continued success!
YES! FALL BEFORE THE VICTORY!
Now that’s a genuine reaction while unboxing, unlike other ppl who unbox a very expensive product and their reaction to it is as a toothbrush 😂
Him when he found out they stole the Wrong Katana: Oh no! anyway...
Thief: Feels like I'm cheated
The lady who owns that katana shop in Kyoto is super nice! She was really patient despite the language barrier last time I visited. What a beautiful katana! Best of luck on people bidding on it.
bet she'll cut anyone up who tries to mess with her
Kuraya hashimoto
@@Burrfection so what is your ebay user account name so I can check out other stuff?
Holy cow I just looked up “Katana” and found this guy. I’m really sorry to hear what happened and I hope their is justice. Stay safe and I hope you love the new blades.
welcome
You will love the content on this channel. Ryky is a swell guy and very knowledgeable.
I litteraly did exactly that
@@Burrfection You just welcomed the great Johnny sins to your channel... You know hes got a pretty decent Katana himself
This popped up in my recommendations for some reason. But now you have a new subscriber who is ready to watch you go on this journey of learning how to polish your Katanas. Good luck!
His excited, child-like giddy laughter puts a smile on my face :)
When I was living in Vegas every time I had out of town guests they would ask me to take them to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. They have several Katana's and they even did a segment of the show showing the purchase and appraisal. It is worth looking the segment of Pawn Stars up here on youtube just to see what they ended up getting.
Something most people do not know about the show or shop. A lot of the items they have in the shop are not for sale!
you paid over 3 grand for a sword, handle it whatever way you want.
No kidding, it's not an antique
It's not only safer to use gloves handling a sharp blade like that, but better for the blade as there's always shit in your fingers that can make the steel rusty.
So, yeah, handle your blades, specially expensive ones, with gloves
@@JiryStark oil is made for a reason, it's a sword..if you were stabbed and cut with it we would just wipe it off and and call it a day... Proper care and maintenance vs. white glove stupidity
@@xephael3485 Not talking about whit glove. Main reason is because is safer. I wouldn't touch a blade like that without gloves mainly because I like my fingers where they are.
But the salt in your skin is bad to steel, period. I'd never be so "keyboard samurai" as to tell him to "fucking use gloves" but, a glove is never too much. Specially on a 3grand blade like that.
@@JiryStark if someone is a idiot and doesnt use oil.. i make tons of knives and handle them with my hands because i feel for grooves and discontinuities then i correct them later with sanding, or a bit more honing, then i oil them Enough said those people that bitch about people who touch a blade are whiny bastards that don't forge blades nor understand that if someone owns an object its up to them to Keep it well kept not some kid that cries about oil off of a finger.
8:49 "HoW dO wE oPeN tHiS wItH oUt MaKiNg A mEsS" *Throws packaging on the floor*
keeping it real
"The thieves looking at this video realized they got the wrong sword"
*SH!T*
so true
@@Burrfection they better not come back or else you gonna chop their asses
I hope you get super into this and stick with it for years. I feel like I'm watching a legend in the making with how much enthusiasm you have for this. I agree with your mindset too on pushing yourself to try something you're passionate about to try and make it work.
Wow, thank you!
I'm only at 01:08 and I certainly hope you have seriously upped the security in your studio because this already sounds like a siren call for the thieves to come back and clean you out again. It's like you're flipping them off with: "you missed the more expensive katana."
Thought the same. "Ok guys, the trap is set, lets let them step into it..."
I was at zero seconds like “was the stolen one recognisable enough to cause trouble?”
Jerks. Sad thing is, they probably had no idea what they were stealing and sold it for nothing. I'm just glad you and your family weren't hurt.
P.s. if it we're just a handle and that scabbard. .it would still be mind blowingly beautiful piece
He is the security.
Where has this channel been in my life. I love how kind he is and how amazing his video quality is
Your laughter is so genuine. It makes me happy to see you this happy.
Ryky: So great to see you back doing what you do best, enlightening the amazing world of craftsmanship in cutlery and how to care for said cutlery. I am deeply sorry for your losses with the theft you've experienced and in some way can commiserate. As a high school student, I got into playing bass guitar and eventually ended up in a rock band. My first bass along with a bunch of other gear was stolen after one of our band's gigs, the result of which was I needed to purchase a new bass to continue. I ended up buying a much better bass, one that I spent months searching for in a large number of music stores. I remember finding this bass, a Fender USA (made in Fullerton!) Precision Bass that fit and played perfectly. I was able to work out a deal and was the proud owner of an amazing bass. I played this bass through high school in my band, as a college undergrad and then as a grad student. I remember that after long days in grad school, I would often come home to unwind by playing along with my favorite tunes with this bass. It really got me through some tough times. Fast forward to many years later, and that bass along with another that I'd picked up as an adult with a family and another band, was stolen from my garage. I was on a far away business trip when my wife told me that she'd forgotten to close the garage door and found the next morning that it had been stolen along with my newer bass. I was initially devastated, thinking about the impact that bass had on my life. Once I returned home and thought about the loss, I realized that it was just a piece of wood. I ended up getting another (even better!) bass and still continue to play nearly every week, improving my skill. The loss of that first bass, and then its replacement of 30 years, was painful. But, both of those basses were instrumental (forgive the pun!) in my development as a better bass player and my enjoyment of the craft. I will continue to make music and hopefully, joyful music!
thanks for the kind words and sharing your experience
So sorry to hear about your break in. Stealing a sword is extra bad juju, I hope the thieves will be cursed for life.
Haha. All good
The chuckle at 3:31 is how you know someone is passionate about something
I can feel the spirit of the blacksmith and their ancestors
that's deep
thieves: (break in again)
this guy: *I'VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU*
Imagine robbers try to invade his house again and he pulls up with an entire shogun suit
the constant giddy laughs of excitement are the exact reason i got into collecting antique blades, the passion is immeasurable and incomparable to anything else i’ve ever done in my life 🤙
Dude, I love how clearly excited you are through out this whole video. It’s awesome.
"keyboard samurais" that is so ridiculous it's your stuff man you handle it how you want to. I know I would want to actually feel such a great piece of weaponry.
Tell me about it
@@Burrfection I can understand why people tend to comment about people touching blades with bare skin; the oils in your skin are corrosive and can permanently mark and damage the blade, I wouldn't be a keyboard nazi/samurai about it though, I'd make a small comment/suggestion and leave it at that...
I'm pretty sure I would be preaching to the choir here, so, I'm sure you know how to look after your blades and don't need me or others being an ass about it
Well caring for an antique such as this is very very important.
The slightest mar to any part of the piece and devalue it, so proper care and maintenance is a must.
Though seeing as this man is a collector sinking thousands into his hobby, I'm sure he understands that well enough to not get chewed out for it.
@@candiedapple1860 indeed 👍
I'm pretty sure he knows and understands how to care for his blades, and the vlog shows he has the proper tools to maintain and clean them properly, 😄
@@GaisaSanktejo Actually no it's not the oils that are corrosive. It is the salt from your sweat that causes it.
Salt is an electrolyte which conducts ions speeding up the process of oxidation (aka rust) which is why on ocean faring boats we place sacrificial pieces of conductive metal on the hull so it corrodes those instead of the hull.
You can handle the blade of a sword all day and do it no harm so long as you clean the blade afterwards.
That's a beautiful blade. Also, you're the only man I've ever heard giggle in a manner that didn't sound creepy!
this man being so happy it just makes me feel happy
He sounds so enthusiastic with his hobby, i love it
Hey Bud You just made my day.. Welcome back; we really missed you.
Wow, thank you!
I'm glad everything is ok in general.
I was laughing along with you. Looks Shin Shinto or Gendai period. Uchiko and Choji Oil. The Migaki tools are Carbide Brazed Inserts, they are worth it!
someone knows what they are talking about
I just watched this because it was in my recommended and i hope you are doing better now but the joy in your face while you opened the katana i knew it was your passion and it just made me feel really happy
His excitement and positivity is such a feel good. Just discovered him today in my recommended list and I’m so happy to have been led to this channel!
Welcome aboard!
First blade gets drawn.
Me: Ohh that's BEAUTIFUL.
There are more to come.
Me: SQUEEEEEEE
Great to see your smile again, back to the sharp eye candy, yay
😊 thank you
Ive been watching unboxing knives and katanas etc... and im happy that youtube recommended this to me!! Love it!!
I just found your channel through Shadiversity, funny enough! I really enjoyed this video, there's something about you that makes these videos so incredibly relaxing while exciting. Look forward to more! Cheers!
People forget that the original first swordsmith learned on the fly as well how to forge and polish a katana so go for it looking forward to it i myself just bought my first major live blade katana at around $300 glad i found your channel!
Good point!
They did that when the swords were new and easily replaceable, not when they were hundreds of years old and irreplaceable.
So pretty
The craftsmanship is out of control
love it!
3:55 I'm feeling the Vergil vibes from the sword!
I love your "nervous laughter" it always put a smile on my face
thank you !
Never thought I had any interest in a Katana but your excitement just made me want one! Gonna be a tough one to explain to my wife, does it cut tofu well?
LOL! like butter.....
This guys laugh sounds like what i imagine a minecraft ghasts laugh would sound like
That has a great hamon line on it. Looks amazing, where do you buy your blades from, like auction wise?
I'm watching all your videos now because you are so wholesome and I love what you do. Keep up the good work love your channel I wish you the best!
“Can you see the detail” *me squinting at my 360p wifi iPhone 6* “yeah”
The hamon line on that sword is so amazing.
I like it....0
Suguha hamon i think..
The pure joy in his laughs as he opens it is a thing a beauty
Your giggles make me laugh, in a good way
"You fool, you fell for my spiritual trap! This activates when you touch the wrong sword! Hahaha... Spiritual Trap ACTIVATE!!!" Burglar: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH"
good one
Is this a Jojo reference
@@MinhDucTa352150 No, its the legendary reference from the weeb clan.
Work of art, I wish I could see the guy make this.
For some reason it makes me very happy how gentle he is with his unboxing
I have never seen this man before or watched any of his videos, but it made me truly happy to see this video and his happiness when he unboxes it, never seen someone so appreciate
just imagine him staying late during another blurgery and he just pulls out a big ass sword.
Took me a while to know where I have I seen that Japanese Sword before then I remember seeing it in Pawn Stars!
Buying things from Japan is always fun. the Sender is always so polite and they always send something extra like some oragami or a cute note and they always thank you for even bothering to do business with them.
I can feel his happiness when he drawed the katana from the scabbard... The feeling like sharpening a knife so sharp, threating it like a professional swordsman's katana...
Ryky: I show you how to sharpen a katana, so, let's use it on my truthworthy brick.
Ryky now has two bricks.
yes!
That is one of the most beautiful katanas I've ever seen 😍 I wouldn't stop polishing it 😂
Gatta respect this man makes content on stuff he is truly passionate about
That kat is absolutely beautiful. As for gloves.... it’s yours man. Your in your home with your property. Just be safe and meet your paws clean so you don’t hurt the value. I collect firearms myself and have ppl tell me I should use gloves to hold value. Personally I don’t plan to sell any of my collection and I try my best to care for all my pieces. I just found your channel and really like it. Thanks for your content. Good luck in the future.
This dudes laugh makes sounds like he gonna sell me a mask
Like the Happy Mask Salesman?
@@tijtij We Zelda ohh yeah
Burglar: “Hmmmm”
Burrfection: Gleeful giggle as drawn steel rings eagerly...
Burglar: “Eeep! Next house! Gotta remember to throw the silk undies in the wash...”
Probably not gonna watch too many of his videos but ima like and sub cause "for those who dont wanna sit through the whole unboxing ill get to the good stuff first" good lad, good channel.
It looks like that blade is in a storage type mounting. I would be interested to know what the original saya looked like
So cool to hear the excitement in his voice with that sword.
robbers: [break in to this guy's house while he is still awake]
also robbers 0.0000000001 seconds later: why do i hear Japanese boss music?
Its so good to see someone so happy about something. But even happier to share it with other people
this is the first time watching his channel and I just gotta say that he is really cute ahhaha watching him being so happy about the sword and those little laughs is adorable
"Look at this detail!"
**Shows us out of focus closeup with bright lights blocking the details**
Lol, someone within the people who disliked this video is the perpetrator 😂😂😂
Thats a Beautiful Piece of work my friend..
I'm getting into blademaking myself
but the amount of work required to make
a blade anywhere close to an upper tier
authentic Katana is difficult for many
people to truely understand.Nice score bud!
Bro I love this video and your one of the only youtubers I have seen who have the good stuff first they normally make you wait so you watch the whole thing but I am watching the whole thing
He probably just made this video so the thieves will come back just to get sliced.
I bought a bunch of 200+ year old katanas when I was in Japan. I knew a guy who would give me a good deal on them. Antique Katanas are some of the coolest things you can own.
They are truly amazing when you think of the time and skill that goes into one
Herman li now polishes Katana Swords! Subscribed right away!
His laugh, its contagious. I can't stop smiling
Zatoichi would be happy his sword is in the hand of someone who can appreciate it....
A katana in shirasaya is not a shikomizue. 2 completely different things.
The licensing of swords is not done by the ministry of the interior/police, but through the local branch of the ministry of education and culture. Functional swords are illegal in Japan unless they have historical or cultural significance, thus it's in the realm of the ministry of education and culture. That means you can't legally own a functional fantasy sword in Japan, swords need to be historical in design and materials as well as have artistic value; mass-produced WWII era Japanese swords are outlawed as well.
You can't own a sword in Japan? What kind of twisted torture is that? Lol
@@theone031 At least not a sword that doesn't fall under the rather narrow umbrella of "Japanese historical art sword made with traditional materials and methods"
@@kaizoebara But there are lots of Japan YT videos of practitioners doing battogiri and tameshigiri with katanas. The swords are also domestically made in Japan.
@@sunysyup1590 Yes, made to historical patterns, using historical methods and materials. That's what I said.
@@kaizoebara So if a Japanese citizen wanted to buy, say, a high-quality reproduction medieval European sword, it wouldn't be allowed, even if the sword were fully traditional?
*His laugh is so trippy like the Joker, I love it!*
this is the first time I am viewing one of your videos and I can already tell that you are the most wholesome man I have ever SEEN! I subbed 3 minutes in.
Welcome!
Any body who says you can't touch the sword is misinformed, it is a myth, you should not leave finger prints on the sword because it will rust, so if you touch you clean it.
as you are going to auction and it only came with a Shirasaya and no Koshirae I assume it is jus a off the shelf example.
well yeah obviously it's ok if you clean it immediately afterwards
"Virtually perfect"
Yeah I see the spot. Don't worry.
@burrfection Hi! just wondering where do you order the katana's and comes with proof of certificate? Im very interested in it but idk what website or who to trust to buy from.
Really cool to see ur passion! it definitely came out in the video! This video popped up in my recommendations and I'm liking what I see so I'll be subscribing! 👍🏻
Welcome!
@@Burrfection thanks brother!!! I was almost wishing in response to the "keyboard samaria warriors" you would have opened the last box with the sword lmao! 🤣