Katana Making
Just the most recent documentary about this timelessly fascinating process. Via Veritasium........ ...
Thanks for the link Filip.
Good timing - I am working my way through the new Shogun TV series (it's also one of my favourite books)! All the best, Jon
This is an excellent video 👏🏽
I really appreciated how they highlighted the underlying chemistry/science…which is truly amazing when I think about it in a historical context.
I got a chef's knife in Kappabashi...
...it even has my name etched in Katakana and it was only $40 or so. Score one for me!
Impressive!
I have a Shun brand Chef's knife that cost over $200, but is still going strong after close to 14 years....
Glorious!
My favorite artist is a Japanese video game concept artist named Yoji Shinkawa, and I made sure to effectively and pleasingly incorporate the katana shape into my company logo as well - you can easily see how the revolver cylinder outlines are, in fact, k...
My little dragon
Was love at first sight,world war two katana together with Vietnam era Seiko ...
=)))
If I was Japanese by chance, there's no way I would not have pursued that path in life! Thanks for looking, Filip
First takeaway: how does the swordsmith . . .
. . . possibly work without eye protection? 🤔 Second takeaway: dedication to make the best of any type of instrument - sword, guitar, or pool cue - is the definition of noble. Allowing end-users to be their best is the greatest practical gift anyone can g...
100%
Your cue appears to be coming along quite splendidly! Anyhow, I'm not currently working with a video production team, but that may well be the case later this year, and if that happens I'll make sure to let you know! You do know I adore pool as well ....
The images of the snooker cue were taken before any finishing . . .
. . . was applied. Here are images taken a few weeks later of the forearm, . .. . . . forearm to handle transition, . . . . . . handle to butt transition, . . . . . . butt, . . . . . . and, as snooker fans will recognize, the extension . . . . . . unique ...
Immaculate!
It is indubitably one of, if not the prettiest cue I have ever seen! A work of art dear Art. Thank you kindly for the images, cheers, Filip
