The "HIDEHIRA TANTO DOJO" in Nagano Prefecture is unveiling the magnificent process of how Japanese swords are made for the first time.
Japanese swords are not just weapons, but works of art with over a thousand years of history, created as part of sacred rituals dedicated to the gods.
The "HIDEHIRA TANTO DOJO" faithfully inherits these traditions while incorporating modern technology to revive their spirit.
The video records the production process by swordsmith Shuhei (real name: Nezu Kei). Starting with a bow ceremony to show respect to the gods, we will show you every step of the intricate process until a sword is completed.
The main part of the video focuses on the process up to the "raw finishing" where the prototype of the sword is completed.
Please watch the detailed process of Japanese sword making and the essence of Japanese sword forging woven by scorching flames as the swordsmith, who has received many honors including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, talks about it.
This video clearly explains the core process of making a Japanese sword, and also carefully introduces the philosophy and training that Shuhei pursues as a swordsmith.
✨ Highlights of the video
Starting with a Shinto ritual, and with the sound of a conch shell, we deliver 8K footage of the sacred moment when a sword is born, approaching the very core of swordsmithing, including "quenching" and "fire-making."
🎥 Time stamps
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Worship at the Shinto altar - Horafuki no Gi (Horafuki ceremony)
01:32 Starting the fire
02:13 Forging begins
02:15 The process of oroshi-tetsu to hyoroshi-shi - Selection and preparation of tamahagane
03:22 Interview with the craftsman
04:55 Craftsmanship
11:20 Fire making
12:13 Completion of the sword prototype
📜 About Hidehira
Swordsmith name: Hidehira
Real name: Nezu Kei
Born in Tokyo in 1983. When he was a high school student, he encountered the famous Kanze Masamune at the National Treasure Exhibition held at the Tokyo National Museum, and was led to become a blacksmith.
He studied materials engineering at Hokkaido University and is a master craftsman representing Japan, with many awards, who is passionate about making Japanese swords.
🌐Filming cooperation
HidehiraTantoDojo
Official website: https://hidehira-jpn.com/
Location: 3328 Shinsara-cho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture
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