Pray to the Flames: Modern Soshuden Swordmaking Method DVD by Miyairi Kozaemon Yukihira
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Advancing His Father's Forging Techniques: Establishing the Koshoemon Yukihira School's Soshu Tradition
Miyairi Koshoemon Yukihira, under the mentorship of his late father, the Living National Treasure Koshoemon Yukihira, grew up in an environment steeped in swordsmithing from a young age. Currently, he not only shoulders the responsibilities as a prominent swordsmith within the Miyairi lineage but also actively promotes contemporary swordmaking. He strives to further evolve his father's forging methods and aims to establish the Koshoemon Yukihira School's Soshu tradition. This documentary meticulously records the Soshu tradition "Honsanmai" forging techniques, featuring detailed interviews with Yukihira himself.
Contents:
- Oroshigane (Unloading the Steel)
- Tamatsubushi (Filing the Steel)
- Shitagitae (Initial Forging)
- Tsumiwakashi (Layering and Heating)
- Honsanmai Gitae (Three-Layer Forging)
- Kirihanashi (Cutting Apart)
- Akuarai (Washing in Lye Water)
- Yakiire (Quenching)
- Kajioshi (Final Forging)
- Nakago Yasuri (Filing the Tang)
- Togishi "Nakao Toyotsugu" (Polishing by Nakao Toyotsugu)
- Completion
- Interview
Run Time: 34 min.
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
SPD-8805
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