How Japanese Knives Are Made With Japan's RAREST Steel

How are Japanese knives made? With the same techniques used to craft katana (samurai swords), modern Japanese knives are some of the highest quality in the world. They don't break or bend, they can slice through anything like butter and they're a beauty to behold.

If you’re interested in meeting the Hiratas and learning directly from them, you can actually participate in a private small katana making experience at their forge in Ome, Tokyo. The blade you will craft will be engraved with your name and shipped to you after the experience.

And as a more affordable option, you can craft a small katana blade that will also be engraved with your name and shipped to you after the experience.

See the details here:

This video was filmed at Hirata Blacksmiths (平田鍛刀場) on the outskirts of Tokyo. Sukehira Hirata and Nodoka Hirata are a married couple who craft not only Japanese blades, but blades made of the rarest steel in Japan. In fact, this is one of 3 workshops in the whole country, still producing the legendary Tamahagane steel (玉鋼).
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And as a more affordable option, you can craft a small katana blade that will also be engraved with your name and shipped to you after the experience. See the details here:

[BahjatAlaadel]

Much credit to his wife, she runs the whole operation and the baby. I love how quiet all the machinery is. It's a commitment of passion.

[infidel]

A family of artists!
I hope the Japanese culture never, ever dies.

[hagerty]

I love seeing a young couple working together keeping such a wonderful traditional blade-making process alive. Best wishes to you both. Wonderful combined workmanship.

[billyrocks]

"...and if i become considerate of others, there is no need to fight anymore". This man could teach world leaders a thing or two.

[alexandermarken]

Having one of his blades would be a form of honour in my opinion. He and his Wife are incredible people and from how she describes working with her Husband you can tell his skill reflects on her as well. She spoke about helping with love and humility and he in return shows his wife that same honour and humility by being the best he can. I hope these crafts stay with the world forever.

[andywillis]

this guy and his wife are probably top 5 blacksmiths in Japan but they are the humblest people i have ever seen. mad respect and big thanks for allowing us to see their process

[yahho]

That is not a knife, this man created a piece of art! It is priceless!

[danieleadrianpangilinan]

" I need to keep practicing forever "
A humbleness and dedication to his passion
that might be pass for generations.

[skieswatcher]

These people are real artists, their knives and blades are masterpieces and labour of love. Respect.

[eXM]

Man this is so beautiful, the family, the work. I wish them all the joy and health in the world, very awesome people.

[asheshinfinite]

"I need to keep practicing forever!" - Sukehira a great humble master!👌👍

[stinlastout]

Every Japanese knife/ saws and tools I have are second to none, my respect to the craftsmanship that goes into them!

[cvin]

I really hope to buy one of these one day. You're obviously getting a quality product but, more than that, you're helping perpetuate this beautiful art.

[Hamburger_helper]

This is honestly one of my new favorite videos on YouTube. This was perfect and so relaxing, and watching the care and effort is just astounding. When i have the money to, I want to fill all my needs with fine craftsmanship like this to support the blacksmiths and make sure they continue doing this amazing work.

[arashkhoshghadamnia]

I am always in love with traditional Japanese knife and sword making. I hope the tradition is kept alive

[thunderdick]

Japanese craftsman are incredible the pride they take in the work they do is equally incredible

[carlgriffith]

A true artisan! I really enjoyed the video and you could sense the honesty and comittment of both the husband and wife to produce really one of a kind blades. Thank you for this video.

[jasonh]

Much admiration and respect to this family working together to create such a thing. A combination of art and science.
It seems the entire Japanese culture revolves around striving for perfection. A noble endeavor to always want to do better.

[jackwelborn]

It's a shame this art is dying it's an amazing process you can see the passion he has for his Craftsmanship I always found it extremely fascinating how they create such art with metal