Japanese Sword Specialist Paul Martin visits Kozuka Koubo chic in Tokyo

January 1st, 2012 No Comments   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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