Modern Day Gassan Swordmaking Tradition DVD by Gassan Sadatoshi
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Inheriting and Passing Down the Traditional Craft for Future Generations: The 800-Year Legacy of the Gassan School
During the Kamakura period, the Gassan smiths of Dewa flourished. The Gassan tradition is characterized by Ayasugi (fine wood grain pattern) in the steel and intricate blade engravings. Continuing this lineage for over 800 years is Gassan Sadatoshi. After graduating from university, he entered the path of swordsmithing under the tutelage of his late father, the Living National Treasure Gassan Sadakazu. Currently, as the head of the Gassan lineage, he actively mentors successors and has produced numerous outstanding swordsmiths.
Contents:
- Gassan Tradition History
- Gassan Tradition in Osaka
- Gassan Swordsmithing Dojo in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
- Gassan Sadatoshi
- Prayer
- Tamahagane (Jewel Steel)
- Mizuheshi (Filing the Steel)
- Tsumiwakashi (Layering and Heating)
- Shitagitae (Initial Forging)
- Oroshigane (Unloading the Steel)
- Agegitae (Final Forging)
- Wakashinobe (Heating and Stretching)
- Hizukuri (Heating the Blade)
- Tsuchioki (Clay Application)
- Yaki-ire (Hardening)
- Shitatogi (Final Filing)
- Sword Engraving
- Swords by Gassan Sadatoshi
- Interview with Gassan Sadatoshi
Run Time: 60 min.
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
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