Springhammer : A Documentary about Japanese Blacksmiths & Knife Making

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  • Springhammer : A Documentary about Japanese Blacksmiths & Knife Making
    Watch Springhammer II at: • Springhammer 2: How Ja...
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    SPRINGHAMMER is a documentary about Japanese blacksmiths who dedicate their lives to making handmade Japanese kitchen knives, from santokus, to nakiris, to gyutos [it's also the actual mechanical tool used by the blacksmiths]. At the end of WWII, Japan was faced with a burdensome repurposing of many industries, and with military swords no longer in demand despite a tradition carried on since the samurai, the industry turned to the kitchen. Craftsmen, now applying ancient trade skills of blade making to cookery, go largely unnoticed by their countrymen, and have to find a new place in the world for their craft. Thankfully, the world seems to be starting to listen.
    Springhammer Part 1 looks at the blacksmiths who create these functional works of art and their culture, while Part 2 continues the story by following the process of the making of a knife from an unformed block of steel to artwork for your kitchen.
    We like to call Springhammer an ‘accidental documentary’ - one that kind of happened rather than was intentional. The project came into existence when Kevin Kent, owner of Knifewear, took a leap of faith that bringing cameras into the blacksmith shops on one of his regular visits might end in something cool. He was right. SPRINGHAMMER is being produced by Story Chaser, directed/scored/edited by Kevin Kossowan, interviewing/post-translation by Naoto Fujimoto, executive production by Kevin Kent.
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  • @bruucunha
    @bruucunha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This doc deserves so much more love and recognition. It’s so well made.

  • @polo8383400
    @polo8383400 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the documentary, own the book, and at least one knife of these masters. ❤
    Greetings from France.

  • @ianwebb2235
    @ianwebb2235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We live in Fukui. My wife , for my birthday, has bought us tickets to make knives in Takefu!!! We are doing it next month. Man, I am so excited! Great video, really enjoyed it

  • @adrianmoreno401
    @adrianmoreno401 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an amazing and in depth look at the traditions of Japanese knife smiths. Thank you for making this and allowing me to appreciate my knives as pieces of art and to understand the generational history of the blacksmiths who made my knives.

  • @alexandergriggs9934
    @alexandergriggs9934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Interesting, almost every smith says when he started he didn't want to go into it. Yet, clearly all have made it their life's work and consider themselves to be growing and striving for perfection.

    • @tovsteh
      @tovsteh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I like with Japanese culture; they perfect everything they do, no matter how small or insignificant. If you are going to do something, do it well.

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A lot of trades are like that, very few tradesmen started off wanting to make a long term career out of whatever trade they start on, and the ones who are driven to continuously improve are the most likely to be successful enough to stick with it long term.

  • @MrBikboi
    @MrBikboi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Got my Shapton Ha No Kurumaku stones and my Naniwa Chosera stones out sharpening and feeling like a Japanese knife smith over here.

  • @soccer11223
    @soccer11223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    so well made. ive watched this 3 times now. i wish it got more recognition.

  • @abdullahal-shimri3091
    @abdullahal-shimri3091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've had the pleasure of shaving with a Japanese-made straight razor. It's amazing how this thing was built by hand.

  • @Rampman
    @Rampman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I enjoy watching videos about forging metals. I want to learn the craft. It's so amazing watching these blacksmiths do wonders to metals, it's like they are magicians

  • @vicreaves3077
    @vicreaves3077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice Vid, music not so much and would have liked to see more shots of the blacksmiths finished knives.

  • @Sharkdog11b
    @Sharkdog11b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    72 years old and he looks 25. Being happy, loving your life, smiling often, willingness to teach and inspire, and working hard is the only anti aging remedy we need in life. 🙏

  • @pacman8xmexicutioner
    @pacman8xmexicutioner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No one ever said I’ll take the ugly dull knife. Amazing work. Would love to own a samurai sword one day.

  • @bidin5253
    @bidin5253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well made documentary... already watch it many times and still happy to watch it

  • @mitchellk1269
    @mitchellk1269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One day, would love to be able to purchase a high-end Japanese kitchen knife fashioned by a woman artisan made in Japan w Japanese steel & techniques handed down, father to daughter.
    I really like knives from Oishya but it’s just not the same.

  • @lukaszstelmaczonek8512
    @lukaszstelmaczonek8512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video its stunning, missed such films!!!
    I love everything related to the production of Japanese knives
    May more such films, thank you and best regards

  • @horaciocastillo1435
    @horaciocastillo1435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfection and pride. Thanks so much for this wonderful and super interesting video,

  • @lucamasserini2974
    @lucamasserini2974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey guys, thank you for the quality of this video.

  • @davec3651
    @davec3651 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:37 Kurosaki always makes it look so cool

  • @Tartantotottins
    @Tartantotottins ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make more of these.

  • @Angstrumnn
    @Angstrumnn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Fire whoever was in charge of the score on this hah.

  • @terrybodenhorn3508
    @terrybodenhorn3508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Excellent documentary - made me want to buy more Japanese knives. Should be inspiring to aspiring craftsmen in the US too.

    • @dannyseo6759
      @dannyseo6759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pushes me to make knives.

  • @ananamnuk2929
    @ananamnuk2929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very beautiful of Japan traditional
    Don’t stop making this film

  • @dracoAltear7329
    @dracoAltear7329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is such art not more sought out than factory made junk. Such skill, and heart is an honoring of culture and country. To let it die completely is heresy.

  • @Robinson.69
    @Robinson.69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome documentary!! thanks for that.

  • @lockjohnston41
    @lockjohnston41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First rate film production. I enjoyed every minute of it

  • @edwardreverend6417
    @edwardreverend6417 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you

  • @clintondavis3363
    @clintondavis3363 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many of these older blacksmiths say that they never wanted to go into the biz, ... but it seems to be handed down to the young men in the family, and some appear to hardly have a choice. In the end, ... they see worth in the life they led, ... carrying on traditions and crafting, by hand, unique and useful tools.

  • @MichaelE.Douroux
    @MichaelE.Douroux 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only wish I could have kept up with the subtitles.

  • @knightclan4
    @knightclan4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got a vg10 steel core Japanese knife.
    I never knew cutting potatoes could be so much fun!

  • @imamsetyawan3119
    @imamsetyawan3119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interested on green water in the plastic container that Shibata san used for sharpening.. is that radiator coolant water..? or any other magic water that prevent knives from rust after sharpening
    Thanks...🙏🙏🙏

  • @chrissie1057
    @chrissie1057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks, Ireally enjoyed it,

  • @mickhallsmh
    @mickhallsmh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you brother

  • @dazzamcgrazza3043
    @dazzamcgrazza3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect.. loved this

  • @Shin_Lona
    @Shin_Lona 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Subarashii! I'm continually amazed by the Japanese approach to doing anything and everything.
    That Mario chair was SWEET!

  • @stinkeyfinger69
    @stinkeyfinger69 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely awesome doc.

  • @ferenccsordas8292
    @ferenccsordas8292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video,amazing people.I must have to go to Japan...

  • @chefknivesenthusiast
    @chefknivesenthusiast 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this!

  • @blacksmithindonesiakreatif9151
    @blacksmithindonesiakreatif9151 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect doc film 👍👍

  • @ecrabbe
    @ecrabbe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    found the video to be amazing and informative despite my aversion to nu metal :P

  • @thomasburke7995
    @thomasburke7995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUTSTANDING and informative production.. the mass marketing of a certain class of knives made through war torn Europe and thru indirect sponsors during todays reality kitchen shows coupled with inferior quality mass produced products did the most damage to handcrafted items like knives..

  • @iancnnr
    @iancnnr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    much much love to the young guys carry on .

  • @hayden401
    @hayden401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "You're allowed to be attracted to beautiful shit" - This, Sir, is how I live my life.

  • @CrosswindApproach
    @CrosswindApproach 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice video!

  • @chabosmulm
    @chabosmulm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this documentary is good, but the music is a horrible choice for such a documentary - it kills the mood every single time when these rock songs hit my ears at max volume, when im trying to understand the craftsmanship of the people you interviewed.. i mean i get it, its your musical choice, but i also dont play rock music in a nature documentary, just because it just doesnt fit
    and yes i know some people will comment "well i enjoyed the music", i get it... but you enjoy it, because this music is your taste, im pretty sure that anybody else, feels disconnected after every transition... still good job at making this documentary

  • @DavidHuber63
    @DavidHuber63 ปีที่แล้ว

    It makes sense to use a sledge hammer if it's tradition ❤️👍

  • @jackrobertson1679
    @jackrobertson1679 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you spend the money for a knife made by a true artist it fallows that you must become a better cook to honor that artist work.

  • @subiefan9179
    @subiefan9179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video these Knives are works of art these blacksmiths should be praised for the craftsmanship and the long hours they put into to making these fine works of art it's mind blowing.💯🔥🇯🇵🔪

  • @faverodefavero
    @faverodefavero 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    waiting for part 2

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We'll have it on youtube very soon!

    • @jaredchandler4504
      @jaredchandler4504 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KnifewearKnives is part 2 posted somewhere yet?

    • @andrewvinci5124
      @andrewvinci5124 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KnifewearKnives Waiting on part 3 now! Different knife styles perhaps? Really appreciate the effort that goes into these two parts so far.

  • @donaltemus3565
    @donaltemus3565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video

  • @davesmith5656
    @davesmith5656 ปีที่แล้ว

    I asked you guys over a year ago if you'd get USB microscopes to show the edges you sharpen. The first few minutes of this video vindicate my suggestion.

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  ปีที่แล้ว

      We did one better, we got a macro lens for our camera! It'll be making an appearance in the next few months.

  • @grimcat27
    @grimcat27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually the reason for allowing steel for the most part (not all the time) is to make steel harder than carbon steel.

  • @czarekp3552
    @czarekp3552 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved it

  • @blcouch
    @blcouch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent material, but the modern music really detracts from the beauty of the art. I expect that from a skateboarding video, not a Japanese bladesmithing video.

  • @imamsetyawan3119
    @imamsetyawan3119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where i can buy Masakage Sujihiki in Japan...? cause in Februari 2018 me and my friend eventually will go to japan due to Holiday...
    I'm from Indonesia and desperately like Masakage Sujihiki especially when the blade are made from Aogami Steel..
    Many thanks...

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The best place to get it is on our website here: knifewear.com/collections/sujihiki/brand-masakage

    • @therealchickentender
      @therealchickentender 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like you must have known that the website was best place to get that knife for anyone *other* than someone who was traveling to Japan and asking specifically for help about where to go...

  • @kivalily
    @kivalily 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the way this video is edited is as sharp as the knives lol

  • @AlainLemay69
    @AlainLemay69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blacksmith at 43:11 what is his name? Guihay Hamono?

  • @johnhoward3271
    @johnhoward3271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to buy two knives .
    One vegetable cleaver , one to cut poultry and meat .

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would get a nakiri for vegetables:
      knifewear.com/collections/nakiri
      I really like these guys:
      knifewear.com/products/haruyuki-kokuto-nakiri-165mm?variant=31621798461488
      knifewear.com/products/haruyuki-zanpa-nakiri-165mm?variant=41184935575726
      As for butchery, you could get a honesuki which has a poultry bias, but works well for fish and trimming meat:
      knifewear.com/collections/honesuki
      Or a more traditional butchery knife:
      knifewear.com/collections/boning-knives

  • @foodfuntraveltechnologyart9407
    @foodfuntraveltechnologyart9407 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video

  • @artiz32000
    @artiz32000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    a knife is as good as being sharp, all ppl need to know how to sharpen a knife

  • @Cypeq
    @Cypeq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shibata is absolutely right most people don't know what sharp is, they buy cheap knives that loose edge from a week to a month and keep using them till they are completely dull, sometimes for years and replace. Some consider sharp knife dangerous, that's only true if you use it incorrectly.
    I got into hobby of sharpening knives recently, got myself some water stones, few knives later, I'm beginning to take knives beyond their factory edge.
    My santoku is now shaving sharp, for the first time I got this kind of edge, and had to make it myself on a water stone.
    I want a hand crafted knife from one of the masters, they are expensive and I want to learn to care for them properly first.
    Work of those masters deserve proper respect, and skilled maintenance.

  • @discoduncan90
    @discoduncan90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wish the main guy it more about the knives and less about himself. Anyone that says "I" that much you've gotta wonder.. Nice to see master crafters at work, hopefully with some better music next time!

    • @silverxmaple
      @silverxmaple 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree. I almost had to skip ahead whenever he appeared

    • @repxam841
      @repxam841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      upvoted for the music part, really makes the whole documentary cheap.

  • @pprrado
    @pprrado 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the soundtrack, love the doc...

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jose!

    • @pprrado
      @pprrado 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KnifewearKnives do you know where i can get the soundtrack? love to hear that for forging :D

    • @99grundy
      @99grundy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here, that traditional Japanese music playing at 15:00 is so soothing

  • @oyblin4300
    @oyblin4300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like they are always forging 2 at a time?

  • @Can-rd4yh
    @Can-rd4yh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @patrickwald9299
    @patrickwald9299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fishermen part was kind of cruel in my very subjective opinion.. i understand the difference of culture and importance of tradition but it still feels like there are more efficient and humane was to do go fishing, nonetheless a great documentary about amazing and unmatched craftsmanship 🙏

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, sadly it is not the most humane way of fishing..
      Thank you for the kind words!

  • @khanabdulrehman3913
    @khanabdulrehman3913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which song was that 8:34

  • @pedrova8058
    @pedrova8058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good documentary.
    In any case, it is somewhat strange to see that even in 2021 there are jobs restricted for women (?) (that blacksmith perhaps should have made an effort to teach his daughters...)

  • @mikec5400
    @mikec5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that 72 year old looks like hes 50 at most

  • @wailee9243
    @wailee9243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long does it take to make one 8 inch knife?

    • @KnifewearKnives
      @KnifewearKnives  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They generally make several at once, going through each step on 30-40 knives before moving on. Some of the faster blacksmiths can hammer about 40+ knives in one day!

  • @Iwished4
    @Iwished4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guys take pride . Americans just do it for the gram.

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard2560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mostly talk.

  • @Robinson.69
    @Robinson.69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome documentary!! thanks for that.

  • @glennkim1020
    @glennkim1020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my Shapton Ha No Kurumaku stones and my Naniwa Chosera stones out sharpening and feeling like a Japanese knife smith over here.