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The Ultimate Beauty of Japanese Swords DVD by Hon-Ami Koshu

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Crafting Japanese Swords: Unveiling the Artisanal Process

The creation of a single Japanese sword involves a multitude of steps, each executed with ingenuity and craftsmanship honed over centuries by numerous artisans. Japanese swords, epitomizing the essence of traditional culture, embody the culmination of these artisans' skills and innovations.

From the forging of tamahagane steel by master swordsmiths, to the meticulous processes carried out by polishers, silverworkers, scabbard makers, lacquerers, metalworkers, and handle wrappers, every aspect contributes to transforming a sword into a magnificent work of art.

This documentary delves into the present-day evolution of Japanese swords, where tradition meets innovation through continuous refinement and the integration of new techniques.

Note: This release is an accessible version of the DVD "Complete Edition: Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword - Crafting Japanese Swords: Unveiling the Artisanal Process," originally distributed as a hometown tax return gift by Setouchi City. The content remains identical to the original release.

Contents:

  • Forging a Japanese Sword
    Detailed insights into the craftsmanship of sword forging.

  • Yoshihara Kuniie
    Tokyo Metropolitan Intangible Cultural Asset Holder
    Crafting the scabbard to complement the blade.

  • Takayama Kazuyuki
    National Designated Preservation Technique Holder
    Wrapping strings around the sword handle.

  • Mitani Shuji
    Non-audited member of the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai
    Sharpening the sword blade.

  • Hon-Ami Koshu
    National Important Intangible Cultural Asset Holder
    Commentary and expertise on the art of sword polishing.

Featured Artisans:

  • Yoshihara Kuniie (Swordsmith)
  • Hon-Ami Koshu (Polisher)
  • Hon-Ami Masao (Polisher)
  • Takayama Kazuyuki (Scabbard Maker)
  • Mitani Shuji (Handle Wrapper)
  • Noguchi Saya (Silverworker)
  • Katayama Shigetsune (Metalworker)
  • Kishino Teruhito (Lacquerer)
  • Commentary by Kawashima Kazushiro (Swordsmith)

Run Time: 35 min.
Language: Japanese with English subtitles

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Christopher Smaby
Ultimate Beauty of Japanese Swords: DVD by Hon Ami Koshu

I purchased this DVD because of a 50 year interest in Japanese swords. I am fortunate to own several Japanese swords, some rather valuable, and I have always desired to know exactly how a katana was made. This DVD did exactly that in a very informative way. If you are the owner of a "real" Japanese Katana, and you value it, this DVD is a must. It is very well done in Japanese with English sub-title. I rate it a 5. If you really want to see how a katana is made in Japan, purchase this DVD.