Japanese Sword Specialist Paul Martin visits Kozuka Koubo chic in Tokyo

January 1st, 2012 Posted in Famous Art

Paul Martin of Nihonto TV visits the ‘Kogatana Koubo’ in Tokyo. A class where you can experience the work of a Japanese swordsmith. This is done by making a small knife called a kogatana. You get to experience every stage of production, starting from the raw steel (called tamahagane), right through to quenching the blade.

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