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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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...🙏🙏🙏
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. 🙏
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...
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...
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..
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.
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!
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.💯🔥🇯🇵🔪
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.
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.
Going through my food playlist. A serious gem. As a solid collector of rare or one off made pieces. I get all My stuff in Hamilton at Sharp Knife Shop I have ridiculous 1/1s from Japan. and I love them to death. Gifted from my wife. Older gifts that I just hold onto but yeah…there is def $500 knives. As in one out of my set lol. Mainly use mass produced stainless steel stuff…..But I love to Death my rare shit
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 🙏
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.
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
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.
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...)
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!
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
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.
This doc deserves so much more love and recognition. It’s so well made.
As a knife maker in USA, I enjoyed the whole video. My next adventure is making more lefthanded knives , since I'm lefthanded.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, the world needs more left-handed knives!
Love the documentary, own the book, and at least one knife of these masters. ❤
Greetings from France.
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.
Thank you!
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
so well made. ive watched this 3 times now. i wish it got more recognition.
Hey guys, thank you for the quality of this video.
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
Please make more of these.
I've had the pleasure of shaving with a Japanese-made straight razor. It's amazing how this thing was built by hand.
Perfection and pride. Thanks so much for this wonderful and super interesting video,
Happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Got my Shapton Ha No Kurumaku stones and my Naniwa Chosera stones out sharpening and feeling like a Japanese knife smith over here.
Right on! That's a great setup.
Well made documentary... already watch it many times and still happy to watch it
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.
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.
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.
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
Excellent documentary - made me want to buy more Japanese knives. Should be inspiring to aspiring craftsmen in the US too.
Pushes me to make knives.
Okkkk thats it. im getting a knife. thanks for the documentary. i do believe in good, well made handmade products
awesome documentary!! thanks for that.
First rate film production. I enjoyed every minute of it
Very very beautiful of Japan traditional
Don’t stop making this film
No one ever said I’ll take the ugly dull knife. Amazing work. Would love to own a samurai sword one day.
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...🙏🙏🙏
Thank you
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. 🙏
11:37 Kurosaki always makes it look so cool
thanks, Ireally enjoyed it,
Thank you brother
The blacksmith at 43:11 what is his name? Guihay Hamono?
Perfect.. loved this
Thank you for this!
Subarashii! I'm continually amazed by the Japanese approach to doing anything and everything.
That Mario chair was SWEET!
Amazing video,amazing people.I must have to go to Japan...
I just got a vg10 steel core Japanese knife.
I never knew cutting potatoes could be so much fun!
That's awesome, happy to hear it!
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...
The best place to get it is on our website here: knifewear.com/collections/sujihiki/brand-masakage
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...
Perfect doc film 👍👍
Thank you!
Nice Vid, music not so much and would have liked to see more shots of the blacksmiths finished knives.
very nice video!
much much love to the young guys carry on .
Which song was that 8:34
Awesome video
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..
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.
How long does it take to make one 8 inch knife?
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!
I only wish I could have kept up with the subtitles.
Fire whoever was in charge of the score on this hah.
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.💯🔥🇯🇵🔪
found the video to be amazing and informative despite my aversion to nu metal :P
love the soundtrack, love the doc...
Thank you Jose!
@@KnifewearKnives do you know where i can get the soundtrack? love to hear that for forging :D
Same here, that traditional Japanese music playing at 15:00 is so soothing
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.
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.
waiting for part 2
We'll have it on youtube very soon!
@@KnifewearKnives is part 2 posted somewhere yet?
@@KnifewearKnives Waiting on part 3 now! Different knife styles perhaps? Really appreciate the effort that goes into these two parts so far.
loved it
Nice video
looks like they are always forging 2 at a time?
It makes sense to use a sledge hammer if it's tradition ❤️👍
Going through my food playlist. A serious gem. As a solid collector of rare or one off made pieces. I get all
My stuff in Hamilton at Sharp Knife Shop I have ridiculous 1/1s from Japan. and I love them to death. Gifted from my wife.
Older gifts that I just hold onto but yeah…there is def $500 knives. As in one out of my set lol.
Mainly use mass produced stainless steel stuff…..But I love to
Death my rare shit
"You're allowed to be attracted to beautiful shit" - This, Sir, is how I live my life.
Actually the reason for allowing steel for the most part (not all the time) is to make steel harder than carbon steel.
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 🙏
Yeah, sadly it is not the most humane way of fishing..
Thank you for the kind words!
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.
the way this video is edited is as sharp as the knives lol
I would love to buy two knives .
One vegetable cleaver , one to cut poultry and meat .
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
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.
We did one better, we got a macro lens for our camera! It'll be making an appearance in the next few months.
a knife is as good as being sharp, all ppl need to know how to sharpen a knife
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.
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...)
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!
I totally agree. I almost had to skip ahead whenever he appeared
upvoted for the music part, really makes the whole documentary cheap.
♡
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
This guys take pride . Americans just do it for the gram.
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.
that 72 year old looks like hes 50 at most
Mostly talk.
awesome documentary!! thanks for that.
Got my Shapton Ha No Kurumaku stones and my Naniwa Chosera stones out sharpening and feeling like a Japanese knife smith over here.
Nice! Happy sharpening!