Archive for the ‘japanese-sword’ Category
Matsuda Tsuguyasu, one of Japan’s foremost swordsmiths today, explains about the swordmaking process and the importance of the spatula used to apply the clay used in the quenching process. If you are interested in purchasing a Japanese sword from Matsuda san or any other current Japanese swordsmiths, please contact us through www.thejapanesesword.com
Matsuda Tsuguyasu, one of Japan’s foremost swordsmiths today, explains about the swordmaking process and the usage of the japanese hand held hammer in swordmaking. If you are interested in purchasing a Japanese sword from Matsuda san or any other current Japanese swordsmiths, please contact us through www.thejapanesesword.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5
A documentary on the Gassan school of smiths at their forge in Nara. If you are interested in purchasing a sword by Gassan Sadatoshi or Gassan Sadanobu please contact us through www.thejapanesesword.com
www.swordnarmory.com This is a tutorial on tying the sword bag for Japanese swords.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
From NHK’s Begin Japanology Part 2 of 3 a documentary on the Japanese sword. It featureds various smiths including Sugita Yoshiaki, and The 25th Generation Kanefusa
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Hattori Katana resistance and cutting tests, performed by Adam, from Ronin Swords, in Australia. The Katana was put through a week’s worth of “destruction” and cutting tests to evaluate its performace. The promotional film you are about to see is an insight into Hattori Katanas performance and resistance abilities.
From the History channels documentary on Miyamoto Musashi, from acclaimed director Andrew Piddington (The KIlling of John Lennon), and presented by Martial arts star Mark Dacascos. Paul Martin introduces Mark to the Komiya family of swordsmiths, who’s lineage can be traced back to the Edo period. This clip focuses on Komiya Yasumitsu. The Komiya name is very well known in the world’s of iaido (shinken) and tameshigiri. For further information on genuine Japanese words and licensed Japanese swordsmiths please go to: www.thejapanesesword.com
my last samurai swords cutting test, it cut through very nice and very easy, the katana, (long sword), i bought at schwertshop.de for 86 euros, although the price was 89 euros, it is handmade and made
Video Rating: 2 / 5
Tommy Robredo soaks up ancient Japanese culture by visiting a samurai sword store in Tokyo during the AIG Japan Open.