Master Japanese Sword Polisher: Abe Kazunori 日本刀研師マイスター
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ม.ค. 2016
- Master Japanese Sword Polisher Abe Kazunori sensei polishing. 日本刀研師マイスター
The polishing the Japanese sword (aka samurai sword: a term not really used in Japan) is not only 'sword sharpening' but about bringing out the intrinsic beauty of the blade.
Abe sensei first paints on a compound of powdered deer horn mixed with water to plan the rhythm of the hadori (cosmetic polishing technique) before the actual hadori application.
刃取りの前に水で溶いた 鹿角の粉(角粉)を刃 取りのラインを描く ように塗ります
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I have all ways herd these swords have soul. I belive these Gentlemen have much to do with that Soul.
My wife passed away last year. I was having a bad night and just put this video on as a distraction. A few minutes into it my bad day was very much better. Very calming. Thank you.
Call on Vow Hayah to ease your pain of loss.
Very sorry for your loss I do hope you are feeling better now as some time has passed
Brother u wrote this a year ago... I pray ur life has found some calmness... God bless u bro... keep ur head up... I’m sorry u lost her.. u will be reunited
I can watch this for ever. This is like therapy.
I One Million % Agree wit'cha.
Beautifully done. His attention to detail and craftsmanship is uncanny. Truly a professional and the way he held the sword to the camera you could tell he’s proud of what he does. It’s blessing to see this type of work still being done by hands and not by machines. Well done.
This is beautiful. Not just the sword but the peace, harmony, and deliberate intentions within each action the master sharpener uses to unleash the soul of the sword. This is true craftsmanship right here. This is art.
everything is art in japanese culture, which is why i love them so much. They create things that are so beautiful and dedicate their lives to a single aspect of a whole craft and become the best and still strive for perfection. It is beauty
I agree. Internet trolls call me a 'weeb' because I post knowledge I have acquired on Japan and Japanese history, when I actually watch very little anime. I am a Japanophile, for sure, and I believe I lived in Japan in a previous life. I recommend the book, 'Traditional Japanese Furniture" by Kazuko Koizumi.
We people are very fortunate that in our lifetime we can still see masters do their jobs, especially in this field, this beautiful katana of the samurais. It is not the problem of passing the torch to the new generation, it is a matter of who will accept, when the world is becoming push buttons nowadays. Truly the sword is beauty and death.
I love this video. The music is soooo peaceful......and the opportunity to watch a true master of his craft is priceless.
Amazing craftsmanship it takes years and years to learn this fine art of making swords. I have a katana that i bought a year ago and every time i look at it when i draw it out of it's scabbard i can look at it for hours. The design of the blade is so beautiful. Great video👍😉😊
The polisher, the habaki and scabbard maker are the underrated professionals in every Japanese sword documentary videos.
But, it's all in the same craft, though...In the End, it all becomes in ONE !
I've ALWAYS wondered who & how the scabbards/sheaths are made. Really good point.
Kozure
You're right. These days making a blade with the right combo of a hard blade and a ductile backbone is easy. It's everything else that is difficult and time consuming. Getting everything to fit without rattling that takes so much time and effort. I'm not rich so a citidel is the closest I'll ever get to having great all around qualy.
They are the brothers of the family of the sword. It takes a clan to make a truly beautiful work of art. No different that a book, and just as dangerous.
The Gods Smile Down Upon Them.
Argon Wheatbell
The word "made in japan" for me is a brand name itself. It's quality over quantity 👌
The patience of the master, it's incredible. That skill, the eye for the smallest of differences. I'm awestruck. Splendid video Paul, thank you!
Imagain the RESPONSIBILITY to keep & display such a thing of BEAUTY.
Amazing, it's like he puts a part of his own soul into it, salutations from Romania ! Wish you the best !
La palabra PERFECCIÓN en toda su magnitud....la cultura JAPONESA es de lo más atrapante!!!!
Amazing katana
It was a spiritual experience to witness the making and evolution of a Japanese katana. The level of focus and perfection is both humbling and awe inspiring.
Stunning, I was privileged that Abe san carried out an initial 'polish' on a katana I owned at the 2007 SENI show in London. A lovely man and an artist
Hah! I was at that SENI, at the tender age of 16. I wish I understood what a togishi was back then.
He polished out the ENTIRE hamon!...The ENTIRE hamon with his thumb...That is beautiful, unbelievable and Absolutely crazy scary at the same time...What artistry...Dear GOD in Heaven...I wish I had the money to have one made and polished from the ground up...Amazing, precision work from true Sensei's...
Still doesn't understand why people leaving dislike here
Watching master doing their job such a chilling thing.
I could now watch a 30 minute video on the person making the brush he uses to apply the powdered deer horn! I think it’s great when the material things in life have a soul, and feel ceremonial when being used.However everyday they might be. I must remind myself to buy more wisely.
Thanks for the video!
Superb skill
nice way to polisher a katana sword. Thanks
Japanese craftsmanship .... no matter what it is they make... Is always made to the highest of standards
Very peaceful video to watch
My definition of art! It is a pleasure watching these hard working, often under appreciated masters display their skillful craft.
This never get's old. Amazing weapon, from an amazing people.
They put their hearts and their souls into it, that’s why it last forever.
That sword he is polishing is the perfect dimensions in my mind.
Watching a true master at work is a dying experience and thank the kami for TH-cam now all will be able to view this master piece of work for years to come
Love those Japanese workers of the sword! They put so much soul and craftsmanship in it!!
This is a great video of some of the steps to give a Japanese sword a full polish. Sooo detailed in it's steps. My wakazashi was treated to a full polish, and it looks amazing now What a world of difference from when I first bought it.
The Japanese culture can make anything beautiful. Even something as harsh as warfare. Now everything is made in assembly lines and lacks the unique qualities that these crafters were able to put into each blade... truly a wonderful craft, and I'm glad to still see it being done today.
Incredible 😎👍❤🖖
I love and respect the Japanese culture. I really do enjoy watching these videos and have became a recent fan of Yoshindo Yoshihara. These fine men are all masters of their craft
Beautiful
What An Honour !!!
This was rather relaxing to watch
Such a Meditative experience! Thank you 🙏🏽
that is truly a piece of art work! I have never seen a sword worked more beautifully and perfectly than that sword specially him working and beautifying it!!
Even the hamon is sacredly polished.
so gentle on such a hard material, a very relaxing short video please keep them coming, many thanks.
Thank you. We are trying hard this year to upload more videos.
Paul thank you for bringing us this special video of a brilliant man working his magic on best man made creations in human history. You are a huge contributor to the preservation of Nihonto world wide. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you.
Thank you both for this. Excellent stuff!
Hi I’m so inspired with your knowledge about “katanas”.. and so proud that you are a foreigner who knows ..
I’m living 17years in Japan and recently I got fascinated about “katanas” bought my self a 1500’s “ wakasashi”..
Please can you tell me of a great person who I can trust to restore my Wakasashi..
Thank you soo much🙏🏼
Truly truly AMAZING craftsmanship!!!
This is such a beautiful and intriguing video- had no idea that the paint (hadori) on the sword was done so meticulously, thought it was all quick and fast but it is a very meticulous craft like every other aspect of the polishing- thank you for posting this!
Great craftsmanship
Shear motion of movement in his actions=BEAUTY!
fittingly apt music for this respect.a proffesional in his profession.....detailsm is obviously stark here.
This level of workmanship in top tier blades explain why each possess a soul. From each blow of the hammer to the craftsmen who put themselves into each detail of the blade, handle, scabbard and wrappinngs. Each put themselves into each one so that the in the end each blade has a distinct character!
A zen like experience. Technique probably hasn't changed much after 700 years.
Exquisite.
Браво, Майсторе 👍❤️🍀🇯🇵
Immortalıty.Respect.
Amazing work
Now I fully understand why a true Katana is worth thou$and$! But all in all it is essentially a priceless piece of all the souls who created it and who it has come to destroy...
Superb! Thank You!
perfection..
just excellent thank you !!
I was wondering and looking for what was it called. And I found here it's called "Hadori". Thank you.
I wish I could own a sword like this that is hand made.
You can, just don't ever give up the dream.
The hadori step is very exciting to watch!
First time ive seen a polisher apply deer horn and water to the hamon shape before hadori, very kool.👍👍👍
Yes, as far as I know, Abe san is the only one who does it.
Is that what he cut into tiny pieces to rub on the blade?
Wow the skill level is amazing
I see your Itube page on Facebook!
Thank you for the interesting and useful videos!
Glad you like them! Thank you very much!
Thanks very much for the video. This again reminds us that the sword is a product by numerous artisans who devote their lives into their respective skills and crafts.
Mind if I also ask what the background music is?
I can't remember what it is called. It is part of TH-cam's free music.
Pachabelly - Huma-Huma
Great job so polished at the end it looked like the box was moving instead of the sword
This makes me want to get my wakizashi polished.. or learn to do so myself.
Its Amazing work...Its not just sword its diamond 🔥😍
Tha' background music is so Beautiful.
I Get Teary-Eyed when I hear this.
it s like a journey to Japan, and participate in that polishing with the master. great music
The final craft of making the sword and the lasting polish, and the hamone is perfect. Looks like the Hatori Hanzo Samarai sword from the movie Kill Bill. High quality.
Dear Paul,
You have a great background and congratulations on getting specialised in those subjects. Lovely video of an admirable master..Many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Jesus that is beautiful.
beautiful
It’s like a zen meditation.
so beauty
Really its an art!
is good
Polishing a very sharp katana is really scary to watch. I can only imagine the tremendous skill and balls he possesses to do this task.
Great technique. To realise all that has happened when it goes on is magnificent. I think I did the footage....
Gostei Mestre
Very Beautiful...
i love katana cuz this sword is so beautiful sword
Very impressive , greetings from Algiers.
great looking shinsakuto. wonder who the smith was..
It's amazing artistic work!! Congratulations
Espadas que poseen alma¡¡ Exquisita ¡¡
Respect from Malaysia
Fabulous!
He worked really hard doesn't he?
What a Blade,amazing Weapon thanks for sharing
love to learn to polish swords. got some gems to polish with just takes so long. great lesson.
In Japan, an apprenticeship as a sword polisher takes about 10 years.
Where can I find them in Japan? I would like to visit them.
trabalho com precisão muiitoooo bom amo lâminas
That's just insane.
Am I the only one that thought, "damn that looks like an uncomfortable position to work in for any stretch of time"? Half sitting and half bent over the stone... Amazing attention to detail!
My knees and back would have given out a LONG time ago.
Actually 'the sword polishers' determined that this position is the most comfortable for this work and also ensures correct position of the limbs and hands to hold the blade at correct angles for polishing, as a form of quality control, 'most comfortable' is relative cause most apprentices need anywhere up to a year to get used to it
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brashearbeer
That's why a quality polish costs a hundred an inch.
良い剣 👍👍👍
ouahhhhhhh super
A master piece of art s0 w0nderfull
My god, just watching Kazunori-sensei rubbing that tiny piece of stone close to the edge...I winced. Even if the video is a bit blurry, you can see just how sharp that edge is! Anyway, is that hazuya or jizuya stone? Looks to be a very nice kesho finish.