Hand Forging a Japanese Samurai Sword
Folding of the metal is not shown, but the vid gives an idea of the process.
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2. cameramaster commented 12 years ago
Longest video I've ever watched on Snotr.....but worth it...very interesting!
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3. m_otreborv commented 12 years ago
The best in the East.
Heart and soul are the main ingredient to make this sword.
Heart and soul are the main ingredient to make this sword.
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4. Baboon commented 12 years ago
Interesting, but in my opinion it's not like that how the battle katana is made...
In my opinion, This is just for decoration.
True Samurai's Katana takes weeks to be born and passes by 6 or more major steps.
The Shiraha (blade) only passes by at least 3 major steps with 3 differents artisans, The Tsuka, tsuba and the saya and other details are as important as the blade itself and takes weeks aswell.
For instance, katana's famous deadly curve is not made by twisting tention, but only with 1 fast gesture soaking in cold water after heating the Shiraha.
here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwQqtf86qOc
enjoy
In my opinion, This is just for decoration.
True Samurai's Katana takes weeks to be born and passes by 6 or more major steps.
The Shiraha (blade) only passes by at least 3 major steps with 3 differents artisans, The Tsuka, tsuba and the saya and other details are as important as the blade itself and takes weeks aswell.
For instance, katana's famous deadly curve is not made by twisting tention, but only with 1 fast gesture soaking in cold water after heating the Shiraha.
here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwQqtf86qOc
enjoy
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+13 1. Premtm commented 12 years ago