【日本刀】日本刀ができるまでの全工程：名工たちと歩んだ1年の記録 / 水玄京

Over the span of one year, we filmed the complete creation process of a Japanese sword (Omamori-Gatana). Orders can be placed at the link below: https://suigenkyo.store/en-us/pages/n... This video compiles every step into a single film to provide a clear, comprehensive overview of the entire process. For a more detailed look at each individual step, please visit the link below: We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the five master artisans who made this filming possible: ▶︎ SWORDSMITH: Norihiro Miyairi An artisan who crafts the blade of the Japanese sword. Certified master (Mukansa) and the youngest winner of the prestigious Masamune Award. Detailed Videos:    • How Japanese samurai swords were made. The...   ▶︎ HABAKI ARTISAN: Hiroki Ueno An artisan who crafts the habaki—a tubular fitting at the base of the blade that secures the hilt and prevents the sword from slipping out of the scabbard. Detailed Videos:    • The Process of Making a Japanese Sword Hab...   ▶︎ SCABBARD ARTISAN: Hiroaki Kawai An artisan who crafts the scabbard (saya)—the wooden enclosure designed to house and protect the blade. Detailed Videos:    • The Process of Making a Japanese Sword Sca...   ▶︎ HANDLE WRAPPER: Kensen Iiyama An artisan who designs and decorates the handle using ray skin and braided cord. Detailed Videos:    • The Secret of the Samurai Grip: The Ancien...   ▶︎ LACQUERER: Mitsuhide Koyama An artisan who applies natural lacquer to the scabbard, creating its final, exquisite finish. Detailed Videos:    • The Process of Japanese Sword Scabbard Lac...   ▶︎ What is an Omamori-Gatana? Measuring approximately 15 cm in length, this small sword is known as an "Omamori-Gatana," traditionally carried close to the body for self-protection since ancient times. Today, it is chosen as a symbolic talisman to ward off evil and protect one’s health, cherished family, and business. Whether for business owners, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, or families welcoming a new life, it serves as a meaningful piece embodying a vow to protect what is truly precious at life’s defining moments. ▶︎ Subtitles Subtitles are available for this video! You can enable them based on your device: PC & TV: Select the subtitle button at the bottom of the video player. Mobile (Smartphones/Tablets): Select the subtitle button at the top of the video player. Subtitles can be changed to your preferred color and size. On a PC: Go to the video's ⚙ icon → Subtitles → Options For iPhone: Device settings icon → Accessibility → Subtitles & Captions For TV: Select the ⚙ icon or Subtitles (CC) on the video playback menu ▶︎ Contact: contact@suigenkyo.com © 2026 Suigenkyo Ltd. All rights reserved. 【Chapters】 00:00 - Introduction 00:28 - Process of Forging the Blade 10:19 - Process of Crafting the Habaki 15:19 - Process of Crafting the Scabbard 19:00 - Process of Wrapping the Handle 23:04 - Process of Applying Lacquer to the Scabbard 27:19 - Process of Inscribing the Signature (Mei) 28:39 - Finished Products