The 2019 SEKI HAMONO MATSURI is scheduled to be held on OCTOBER 12 (SAT) & 13 (SUN). Definitely check it out: seki-hamono.jp/ is the website. Thanks for watching the video and please subscribe for more info on Japan. Really appreciate it!! -john
@zackworrell5355 жыл бұрын
You have so many incorrect details in describing blade making in Japan its really embarrassing. You really should have your facts together because you are misinforming people, and as an award winning knifemaker its truly aggravating to have to listen to.
@JTL-knives4 жыл бұрын
since then the steel has been allowed to be exported... example you can buy the raw steel from germany for 50 eurocents a gram...
@stephenversluis39944 жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm trying to find the origins of a Japanese knife I have. Its old, handmade, and has Japanese on the blade. Any help or suggestions? I would really like to learn the history behind it. Thank you
@LoiLe-mk2qn4 жыл бұрын
How can I order it?please tell me thanks
@genegene68494 жыл бұрын
@@stephenversluis3994 go to d Philippines
@juankarloabril47173 жыл бұрын
When im old enough to travel to japan that’s gonna be one of my top priorities “go to seki and marvel at the katana’s and knife’s”
@Wideolink7 жыл бұрын
Your videos are like TV SHOW IF NOT BETTER ! I think you are the best !
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that. Really, I put a lot of extra effort into each episode for you and everyone. I really want you to enjoy it and to know you do, it means the world to me. THANK YOU!! -john
@petergarcia82254 жыл бұрын
Who would've known something so traditional cam be so entertaining and open a whole new world of wonder for the viewer's eyes.
@normandong44796 жыл бұрын
The steel and workmanship of Seki cutlery is renown. And this video is a good example of that quality. Now I want to attend this cutlery show. It is remarkable.
@adambianchessi14 жыл бұрын
and this is how you turn a beautiful santoku chef knife into a $200 butter knife.
@royaldecreeforthechurchofm84092 жыл бұрын
Why lol?
@fraserlaidlaw7358 Жыл бұрын
@@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409Cutting boards are a thing for a reason. You don’t scrape the blade of a $200 knife on a ceramic plate. It very quickly dulls the blade.
@user-uf5or6xl8w5 жыл бұрын
日本を良く魅せてくれてありがとう♪ thank you
@RB-fp8hn6 жыл бұрын
Watched two videos in this channel. Now I just hit "like" it as soon as it starts playing. This is the best series about Japan I have come across. Unlike most other things accessible to us English-speaking viewers, your focus is not on Tokyo, but Japan. I really, really, appreciate that!
@grimm19354 жыл бұрын
日本の文化をいろいろ海外に発信してくれて有り難うございます❗これからも応援してます
@manojpathak78383 жыл бұрын
How we can order it I need it....
@thereisnoname81447 жыл бұрын
Do you use magic to shoot and edit your videos? Its so immersive i feel like i am standing right there. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
@rionixmusic15187 жыл бұрын
There is no name Soooo true man
@rodyinjapan7 жыл бұрын
i wonder which camera is he using,awesome video non the less
@jonghyeon7997 жыл бұрын
Rodi in Japan I subscribe to your channel
@Diamondback684 жыл бұрын
My wife bought me one when she toured Japan. These are magnificent knives. Razor Sharp, they like blood
@TheGorillafoot6 жыл бұрын
The knife you bought was worth every penny. The craftsmanship involved in making them is what you're paying for.
@myunseenvisions7 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how this channel doesn't have more subs but someone playing a video game and acting like a fool has millions. Anyway, excellent video as always. I also love Unagi!!
@XCerykX7 жыл бұрын
This really helps me out. I'm hoping to visit Japan after I finish school and was already planning on it being an October trip. I'm also a blacksmith working on a BFA and my practical thesis is making Japanese style knives, so a festival like this is highly relevant and educational for me. So really appreciate this video so I have the information on it.
@tanthaman2 жыл бұрын
No
@mrtodd36207 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't ever use a nice knife against a hard plate.
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
mrtodd3620 I agree! I real answer is that I didn't have much time, I was exhausted after shooting the shopping all day and I did my best not to touch the plate at all -- I barely did. Do my best with what little I have -- but I do have my Seki knife and will treat it like a queen! -John
@mrtodd36207 жыл бұрын
ONLY in JAPAN You are forgiven.
@user-ch9zi8cp4e6 жыл бұрын
mrtodd3620 totally agree
@joshuaginoza94465 жыл бұрын
I came down to the comments to say that, thanks.
@aktrapper61264 жыл бұрын
@@joshuaginoza9446 Me also.
@piyukulk7 жыл бұрын
simple yet elegant is what describes this channel.i started to watch this channel as a "joke dare" by my friend but now we get into brawls when anyone bad-mouths this channel.keep up the good videos.Thank you!!!!!!!
@eagle404s2 жыл бұрын
The most distinctive feature of Japanese swords is that the blade itself has a craft value, of course, but more than that, it has an artistic value that is recognized. As with kitchen knives, the pattern of the blade itself has a beauty that keeps the viewer interested.
@Jmoneyvitamin7 жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing these videos ^.^me and some of my friends enjoy them very much.
@noseefood19437 жыл бұрын
hattori hanzo steel.
@gewglesux7 жыл бұрын
I knew if i looked long enough i would see a Hanzo steel reference. Saved me from having to say it.
@ballinglikechoji65587 жыл бұрын
Noseefood I sold mine at a pawnshop for a couple hundred bucks
@ws18144 жыл бұрын
Gewglesux omg, same!!! 😄
@SoundforTruthJustice4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE JAPAN & JAPANESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE.
@haveaknifeday3 жыл бұрын
I have met Kiku Matsuda at a blade show in Portland Oregon. I started by purchasing knives that he made in collaboration with SOG knives and purchased my first Kiku direct blade, “condor” in 2019. His facility is in Seki.
@Drealmers7 жыл бұрын
One of the best channels in youtube
@harshitkaushik59947 жыл бұрын
you are the best please never stop your work
@alpberkol7 жыл бұрын
I started about your channel because I wanted to know more about Japan and its culture. The thing now is that I really want to see Japan with my own eyes by your video guidances and in future maybe start a life there. Well done sir!
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
Alp Berkol thank you, Alp! I've been here for many years but now is the best time than ever! I can't believe how much Japan has changed to welcome foreign visitors. Also, thank you SO MUCH for watching the series! Really REALLY appreciate it. -John
@kristensorensen22192 жыл бұрын
The same idea that makes a glue laminated wood beam stronger than a beam from a log. The artistry of these creations is very special!
@souraj22877 жыл бұрын
John u deserve a million subscriber ..your videos are so good
@MsAustralopitecus7 жыл бұрын
I enjoy this episode so much that I am sad it's over! i love the swords, they are all special and unique! thanks Jhon! xoxo from Mexico.
@PersonaN007Grata5 жыл бұрын
I just bought a new chef’s knife. It was made in Seki City by a manufacturer named Miyabi. But it was commissioned by their German parent company, Zwilling J.A. Henckels. And it was made to the specifications of an American Master Bladesmith, Bob Kramer. It’s not a stainless steel Damascus but instead, a humble high carbon steel. But I love it. Thanks for your video. It was very entertaining. And the little history lesson of the city was insightful.
@ProAxieGamers7 жыл бұрын
from the Philippines, someday I will meet Japan. I love the culture and traditions and people too, very humble and obedience citizens.
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
The 2017 SEKI HAMONO MATSURI is scheduled to be held on OCTOBER 7 (SAT) & 8 (SUN). Definitely check it out and if you're hard core into knives, book hotels in advance. seki-hamono.jp/ is the website. Thanks for watching the video and please subscribe for more info on Japan. Really appreciate it!! -john
@saintthanadca40987 жыл бұрын
I'm going to the festival this year, can't wait for it oh and btw thanks for introducing this festival to me, i've always wanted to go to a cutlery festival in japan
@hahanoone25457 жыл бұрын
were waiting for it... thanks for informing us
@khaiyenc7 жыл бұрын
any custom process exiting japan that we need to abide to bring those blades out of japan? Besides checking it in of course :)
@jrc37577 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of videos, I hope to move in to Japaan 2 years from now, but first I'm going to live in Santiago de Chile nex Year. Greetings from Mexico!
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
khai yen ching nothing out of the ordinary but if you are buying something unusual l, different than a kitchen knife, ask the airline when you arrive about what you can check in on the way back. Each country has their own tariffs and customs so check when you depart at the airport - that's the best way to be 100% sure.
@King88_83 жыл бұрын
Watching this in 2020 thinking, " there are so many people crowded together!"...
@priyeshabsolute3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same watching movies even. Miss the normal days.
@joshstewart22963 жыл бұрын
Worlds biggest pysop.
@MasonSanchez.5 жыл бұрын
I have a Japanese knife just a little smaller than yours, and it cost $175. I bought it at a store in D.C. where all they had were imported Japanese blades. It was heaven.
@danielhelsloot33127 жыл бұрын
You know its gonna be a good day when ONLY in JAPAN uploads a video.
@ollyopara97oo7 жыл бұрын
Hi John. I really hope you read this. I just want to say how much we all appreciate your videos especially with all the time, effort and enthusiasm you put into them. Your channel deserves to be waaaay bigger than what it is now but I'm as certain as death and taxes that it will grow to be a huge channel soon enough. Please keep up the good work :) Thanks from everyone who watches your vids !
@supremebonkripper74607 жыл бұрын
I never saw japan like that but since im subscribed to you you really showed the beauties of the country
@SilkyC4 жыл бұрын
One of these days I am going to get one of these knives from Seki!! They are so beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
@andrewthompson25366 жыл бұрын
I dont know if youre interested but the damascus steel on your knife is for aesthetics. The core of your knife (which is what shows near the edge) is what does the cutting. And yes it is still a very high quality knife. Id love to know if you read this comment and/or any feedback or questions.
@kingzyy50847 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work mate! Love your videos
@tonkingulfyachtclub81115 жыл бұрын
Going to Japan for a month in 2020. Your videos are informative, entertaining and extrtemely well done. I'm learning alot. By the way...Congratulations! Your bride is beautiful and you're a very lucky man.
@bellcrosswolfstein19423 жыл бұрын
I just saw your comment and immediately thought that your plan was busted. 2020 sucks.
@tonkingulfyachtclub81113 жыл бұрын
@@bellcrosswolfstein1942 REALLY BUSTED. It was our 50th aniversary. We went nowhere!
@cataphract95363 жыл бұрын
Long live Japan 🇯🇵 from Iran 🇮🇷
@astroboy35077 жыл бұрын
Wow I knew there was a lot of work to make a samurai but I never knew 20k wow that's a total dedicated person for that!!!!
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
I know!! Some are even MORE if they have a history behind them. It really is quite a site to see a real one, made by hand from raw iron power to ... a work of art! -john
@astroboy35077 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!!! 👍
@lestermiller27176 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough way back in 1968-72 period to have met a few master sword and fitting collectors. I have several amazing swords and fittings from the 1400 to late 1500's. My artifacts cost me $2,000 to $16,000 for them is nothing. You couldn't even touch the good stuff that went up for sale at Sotheby's. The best stuff came from famous collectors Winston and Earnshaw collections. I was lucky to learn from them about Samurai swords and tsuba's. I wish I could get hold of some of those special cooking knives to try out.
@veavictoria90097 жыл бұрын
im imagining that the waiter was like: heres your knife and he's like: no need I brought my own
@koryjessup20805 жыл бұрын
Shun knives are probably the sharpest most beautiful knives ive ever had the pleasure of using.
@hughadams97037 жыл бұрын
UNAGI LOOKS SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!!!!
@waldzwolf62967 жыл бұрын
Man he really savoured that experience, superdelicious Meat with superhighclass Knife. x'D
@augustborn50427 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this guy! I LOVE this channel! Another great video 😊
@Phanthesma6 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s one beautiful damascus santoku knife! Discounted sub $200 is definitely a steal for such fine knife!
@clariangelasilvia96127 жыл бұрын
Awesome video...good to know about Japanese Samurai swords history...thanq John
@Bruno-hd9qo7 жыл бұрын
I want a video talking about Japan's traditional music
@zidneyleuterio49497 жыл бұрын
i want to go in japan :(
@masa_poeny4 жыл бұрын
anytime.
@rzeeknives78714 жыл бұрын
Hello sir. I am the manufacturer and exporter of all kinds of knives,swords,axes etc... we have been working in this field from so many years . I will give my best prices to you on knives and will give you best quality Regards: zeeshan
@enemydown.gaming4 жыл бұрын
go fvck yourself
@mordekaymarut7 жыл бұрын
The postcard idea is great!
@NikkiBudders7 жыл бұрын
The main reason I love seeing the 360 degrees video from this channel is so I can finally witness the expression on the people's faces when you switch from talking to them in Japanese to talk in English to the camera. XD I bet they're so confused and awkward :P
@SUPERGENKI7 жыл бұрын
Great video John. I've never really been to Gifu, I mean I've been traveling through, but that's it. Awesome video!!! ^^
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas! Gifu was pretty amazing. I've a lot more to cover over there including Takayama someday. I saw you just got back from Kanazawa! It's been a while since I was in that part of Japan. Enjoyed that episode! Thanks for watching this one :) -john
@SUPERGENKI7 жыл бұрын
ONLY in JAPAN Ah yes, Takayama. I'm heading off to Tohoku for Christmas, can't wait to go back. (how do you like Tohoku?) Take care John. ^^
@nathu37737 жыл бұрын
Japan is surreal ! Truly different experience. Good content as usual my friend.
@lestermiller27175 жыл бұрын
I wish I could go to visit someday. But the problem is what to do if you can’t speak the language.
@adhikanugraha44175 жыл бұрын
John : it is really beautiful (the sword) Seller : thank you joke aside, I love your videos!
@SilkyC4 жыл бұрын
I was so fortunate to get a kitchen knife that was made in Japan. Best...knife...EVER. Awesome to see the history of not just knives but basically all things sharp and pointy lol
@T0PzKiNG7 жыл бұрын
$100 for display sword that quality is not bad 🤔
@gewglesux7 жыл бұрын
I agree. I think i paid about the same for mine.
@SilverBlackBird19897 жыл бұрын
Try to import a display sword to Japan they will destroy it. But buying a Japanese made display sword is allowed.
@sonnydacuse76227 жыл бұрын
John, Can u give me your top 5 Japan travel destinations. I appreciate it! Sonny
@mariahrichardson17457 жыл бұрын
Sonny S I agree. Japan is an absolutely wonderful, beautiful, and interesting country, but it is hard just to choose one destination to travel to. If I could, I'd visit every city in every region. But where would John prefer?? :)
@OmniOmegaKiller7 жыл бұрын
Here the best top swords in Japan 5- Masamune 4- Ultima blade 3- Lightbringer 2- Ragnarok 1-Omega Weapon.
@nathu37737 жыл бұрын
This is weird for me but hey ....I dream of being in such places and visualize myself having a good time.
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the questions. It's hard because each person is different, liking different things! Some like onsen, some like museums, some like trekking or hiking, some just want to see the history or just eat! Japan is also a place with 4 seasons so it also depends WHEN you come. What I can say is GET OUT OF THE CITIES. It may be harder to communicate but it is so worth it! I have made a lot of videos the last year on places outside Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. Try visiting Kanazawa, Toyama, Saga, Kagoshima, Iwate, Gifu, Mie, Akita, Wakayama, all of Shikoku Island! Not only will you feel the peace of Japan since there will be so few tourists with selfie sticks trying to get the same photo, you'll discover more about yourself. I have over the last 3-4 years making this series. Also, try participating in things, tea ceremony, flower arranging, festivals, wear a kimono or yukata once, try teppanyaki yourself on the hot table etc. As for rankings, they exist but you have to ask yourself what you want and then try it to make your own ranking. For me, I loved Hiroshima and Miyajima (but these days it is so crowded with tourists that it's not as peaceful as it used to be). I really enjoyed Gifu and the old towns on the river when making this episode. Kagoshima is one of my favorite cities because of the friendly people, drinking and eating and the onsen! I also loved the Sanin Area, Yonago / Matsue / Mount Daisen / Izumo / Tottori Sand Dunes. That's real Japan out there, taking the overnight train SUNRISE IZUMO from Tokyo. Let me know what you come up with :) I can tell you more that way. -john
@sonnydacuse76227 жыл бұрын
Thank you John. I like the different types of festivals. Your recommendations on what season to go to Japan?
@burekmali67047 жыл бұрын
i really like how his videos are always well put together.. they are never borring to watch..I've been following him for months and i watched a lot of videos and never got bored for a moment .. thumbs up
@myeengunskoo7 жыл бұрын
This is fun! The company i work for specializes in handmade japanese knives so it's super neat to see them featured. The knives shown is from Mcusta, and I see them on the daily! If you're looking for a good place to get Japanese knives, look up knifewear on google. This sounds like an ad, but honestly having a good sharp knife makes cooking so much more enjoyable. I bought a masakage santoku and a moritaka baby knife. We invited the Moritaka's to Canada this year and I had my knife engraved by a 7th generation knife maker. Insanely cool! Love your show! I hope to visit Japan one day soon and these kinds of shows just make me want to go so much more!
@Syrephine7 жыл бұрын
omg I want that knife and steak. I hope you are stay warm. have a great holiday season.
@introvertsaloman70397 жыл бұрын
Tania hi
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
Tania thanks!! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Tokyo!! -John
@Syrephine7 жыл бұрын
Hey I know it might not have been my place but I blocked George do from my comment cause he in not so many words called me fat and told me to lay off the steaks and eat salads. Which kinda hurt. And I want you to know if my commenting on your videos or if I am making you lose subs cause of my appearance, I will stay away from your videos cause I don't want to bring anyone down cause of who I am; Gomennasai 🙇
@introvertsaloman70397 жыл бұрын
Tania u r beautiful
@mgtnlouis49407 жыл бұрын
EKUSUUU KARIBBAAAAAAA
@frankcarlos23666 жыл бұрын
Mllngtn Louis oops wrong sword xD
@unamusedarchitect16463 жыл бұрын
I know where my dream vacation is now. Always wanted to visit Japan. And I have amassed quite the knife collection. Expensive and cheap. And the majority of my quality blades come from Seki city.
@abhijitprasad7367 жыл бұрын
it's totally a worth watching and the way of telling the stories are spell bounding .
@kevinwoolford1237 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode! love the quality of these episodes. I'd love to see you on tv one day with a full time show =D
@BantripJason6 жыл бұрын
kevinwoolford123 -/@&
@WisdomExplorerAG7 жыл бұрын
one of the best youtube channel from Japan good job!
@code_senpaigamer25227 жыл бұрын
All of your videos make me so hungry I can pass out
@JJJade24684 жыл бұрын
As that blade slide through that beef i released a breath i didnt know I'd been holding.👌 beautiful and moving
@n0isyturtle7 жыл бұрын
_"I wanted my knife to sink it's teeth into something beautiful right away..."_
@joenoah99067 жыл бұрын
Another topic thoroughly researched by John. Cheers
@KennyGarland7 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to watch the swordsmithing. You can see the master keep the rhythm with his taps, then do a double tap when he wanted them to stop.
@conjestion7 жыл бұрын
I am here in Japan now. I really noticed how the people takes pride on what they do. 👍
...and it's not even actual damacus steel (wootz), but simply pattern-welding, which was used all throughout the world.
@dadanardi55414 жыл бұрын
something lost in translation, he said damascus type (the technique) but with material from seki.
@ZarlanTheGreen4 жыл бұрын
@@dadanardi5541 Damascus isn't a technique. It's a type of steel ...which that knife isn't made of, at all. It's clearly just made with the old method, used all over the world, back in the day, of pattern-welding. That is, bending, twisting, and/or folding the metal into itself (the Japanese traditionally preferred to just fold, but these knives clearly have twists and bends). Historically, this was done to make poor steel more uniform and reduce impurities. This became obsolete, with improved steels (in Europe, this happened at around 1000 AD) It is now done *_purely_* for aesthetics, with no functional benefits, whatsoever.
@dadanardi55414 жыл бұрын
@@ZarlanTheGreen i would call the art of making damascus steel itself is a technique. Secondly the technique is a lost art, what people refering as Damascus steel product in modern world is exactly the pattern-welding. This damascus in a loose definition for marketing purposes.
@ZarlanTheGreen4 жыл бұрын
@@dadanardi5541 True, the _making_ of what is properly called Wootz (not actually from, or in any way related to, Damascus) can be describes as a technique, but that cannot be applied to your statement, nor t what the guy in the video said. (who quite clearly said that "Damascus" is a Japanese thing) _"This damascus in a loose definition for marketing purposes."_ It is very wrong ...and, for products that are made to be especially Japanese, rather ironic and counter-productive, IMO.
@rajkamat34747 жыл бұрын
Only in Japan is the best channel that I have subscribed yet.. the videos are mesmerising and informative. It makes me feel as if I'm right there. Every time I see your videos I feel like " I have to go Japan".
@Guitarsoulmadness7 жыл бұрын
Aww man, i'm so jealous of all of your videos. I really appreciate the way you shows these (almost intimate in some way) fragments of Japanese culture.
@imstuner7 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you didn't grind the knife edge on the plate.
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
imstuner I was trying very hard not to touch it at all. It was an issue of time and what I had available to work with, last scene of the day at 10:30pm. Knife is resting in its case now. -John
@boedhaspeaks7 жыл бұрын
dont cut on glass if you love your knife...
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
boedhaspeaks I love my knife! I will treat her right and NEVER do it again. Thanks! -J
@dannyseo67596 жыл бұрын
Maybe an episode on sharpening?
@kevinkesler68566 жыл бұрын
A chef's knife/santoku isn't the right knife for a plate anyways. A pocket knife or small fixed blade would be a better fit.
@Montisaquadeis5 жыл бұрын
Yeah the Santoku is more of a preparation knife then one you would eat with. So don't use glass cutting boards with them. Wood and Polyethylene is fine for prep work.
@b-radg9165 жыл бұрын
He just wanted to have his brand new knife cut something. And he explained on another comment that it had been a long day and he didn't have anything better to cut on, so he went ahead and cut carefully.
@ToranJShaw7 жыл бұрын
As someone who has familial connections to Sheffield, this places has certainly been added to my itinerary, when I head on over to Japan!
@zakana54234 жыл бұрын
日本の刃物が紹介されるとか嬉しすぎ
@justin83mason7 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but when I see this guy, I think of Doug Demero
@gc43977 жыл бұрын
justin m when i see him, i think of the original karate kid. lol
@VicodinElmo7 жыл бұрын
Geno C holy shit, yes!
@Doctors_TARDIS6 жыл бұрын
Oddly, Autoplay brought me here after a Doug Demuro video.
@bobwalsh43207 жыл бұрын
That's no knife! *draws a katana* THIS is a knife! LOL
@christiannugraha10117 жыл бұрын
Knife to meet you.
@rhythmandacoustics6 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the episode on the Tokyo Fish market, where his knife was basically a sword.
@iamarizonaball26424 жыл бұрын
Bob Walsh *cuts hand off* *WHY ME!*
@kevincaldwell47074 жыл бұрын
Surely you got a tv show after all these great KZfaq videos?
@OexRex7 жыл бұрын
About 10 years ago PBS, I think it was Nova, had a full 60 min on how the craftsmanship has been handed down over time to produce a Katana, from A-Z, starting w/ the smelting, its probably still available online. My mother & grandmother used to take me to Nagoya as a child back in the late '50's, but we went to Gifu City more often, I still remember the rivers w/ long strands of dyed silk fabric stretched out in the shallow current, the Obon Dori, & especially the Fireworks on the river. Its been awhile, 1976, since Ive been back to Japan but hope to go back soon. Its a little odd for me going back after growing up in California, since Im tanned more and since I dont have the outward behavior most people I met casually in Japan dont think Im Nihon-gin, especially since I forgot the language, nevertheless since I was 6 when I left Japan, much of being Japanese is deeply ingrained in my DNA as perhaps your ethnic background, born of Indian parents in America might be. Thanks again, Ive enjoyed your blogs for about a year and look forward to many more. Kiyoshi
@ekronb52877 жыл бұрын
this video from October but its December already...
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
It takes 2 months to make a Seki sword. Quality is important. This is KZfaq where videos stay online for many many years so why does the date matter? Also, people start planning their trips to Japan several months or a year in advance so it doesn't make sense to show this right after the event has ended, does it? -john
@ekronb52877 жыл бұрын
ONLY in JAPAN It is not a news channel nor do I expected it to be. Just thought it is a bit wierd for you to put out something so late. I thought your video would be more focused towards Christmas as it is right around the corner
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
norio kun is it late? I think it's 10 months early. It depends how you look at it. No matter what, it wouldn't be in time for the festival so there's no reason to rush it. I had other episodes that needed to be added before this since I'm on a schedule. The show must go on :) I shot the video in Iwate in early October a week before this one. The next video on Sakurajima was shot in January 2016 because I shot it the same time I made the Kagoshima Volcanic Sand bath episode. I shoot a lot of things at different times and sometimes put them together to make a full episodes. That may takes months but that's the fun part of it. The Udon episode was shot in June, July and October! I think vloggers will do great seasonal episodes which I'll be watching too, but I sure don't want to watch only Christmas episodes, especially when Christmas is done. ONLY in JAPAN episodes, my hope, stay watchable for years. -John
@ekronb52877 жыл бұрын
ONLY in JAPAN Thanks for putting your 2 cents in man. I apologize for my mistake. I guess it is upto you to put it up whenever you want and however you want to do it. I just thought you made the episodes like a "vloger" so I thought it was wierd for you to put it out so "late"
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
No problem my friend! It's all good :) I put them up as fast as I can. It's fun to tell a good story and hear people's reactions to it. Keeps me making these episodes through the long nights of editing. Thanks for writing. I always appreciate the feedback from everyone! -john
@enobil4 жыл бұрын
For someone going to Japan for a nice all around knife I would recommend a wa-gyuto with aogami super core and stainless clad with a saya. And a yanagiba if more enthusiastic. So far I have Masakage and Shibata Kotetsu knives but I'm more interested in traditional knives now, and I'm finding Mizuno Tanrenjo knives a great deal and top quality, otherwise Masamoto as well but up to 2x pricy on some knives. I will try these top brands some day. Masamoto is Tokyo based I guess, not sure about Mizuno Tanrenjo.
@vforvendetta61932 жыл бұрын
What a bullshit, you just throwing in some words....without any knowledge of it. Thats really easy to make up from your comment
@carmcam15 жыл бұрын
Ohhh.. I like the display swords... looking forward to buy one when I get the chance to go to gifu.
@roberttatar17933 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for the girl falling al 14:13 you can see him watch her for a sec and continue. Very nice video.
@kaiditmn7 жыл бұрын
4:03 - did that guy say that damascus steel is unique to Japan?...
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
I think what he meant is not the general process but the way THEY make their Damascus steel using 67 layers. That really is quite a lot. Damascus Steel, after a lot of research, is what is now referred to as pattern welding, not the middle eastern mythological technique. You can use different steels to make the pattern, different number of layers. The way they make it is unique. There's no way to actually confirm this but the brand is very reputable and they certainly wouldn't want to jeopardize that. Damascus steel is produced in a lot of places including by people who make their own knives themselves all over the world, something I'd love to try someday. For me, this was a gateway to a whole new world! Hope a lot of other people learned something it. -john
@grandma63037 жыл бұрын
ONLY in JAPAN
@AmazingKrimispinner7 жыл бұрын
No matter how you look at it. This statement is simply incorrect.
@JerehmiaBoaz7 жыл бұрын
The 67 layers is a bit strange. As shown in the demonstration you pattern weld by folding the steel and welding it into a solid block again, so the number of layers doubles after each folding & welding step. This basically means the number of layers needs to be a power of two (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 etc.) unless you start out with an uneven number of layers (so if you start out with 3 layers it become 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 etc. layers) or weld other pieces of steel to the folded core (so you weld a piece of hard carbon steel to the folded core because it keeps a sharper edge and a piece of soft iron to the back so the blade can bend without breaking). So my guess would be 6 folds giving 64 layers plus 3 pieces of other steel welded to it. These techniques are specifically meant for the production of sword blades and not for knives by the way. Because knives are relatively short you don't run much risk of breaking them in use and want a steel that's as hard as possible even if it becomes a bit brittle, while you want a more flexible steel for a longer sword so the blade isn't going to break. That's why sword smiths pattern welded softer and harder steel/iron together all over the world before the invention of tempered carbon steel (and Japanese sword smiths still do it in this traditional way).
@horvathbenedek35967 жыл бұрын
JerehmiaBoaz 67 layers is absolutely common, as long as you don't fold, but create a 67 layer billet and work off of that. Weld together a bunch of different layers, than hammer it out, and you have a 67 layer blade. And it has of course no superior qualities to homogenous mono-steel. Also, you don't want to fold modern steel material even once. Modern steel has the right amount of carbon, if you fold it, you burn out the carbon. It made sense with crucible steel, since that has very high carbon and slug content, so they had to clear it out. But anyone using monosteel layers, and folding them, is an idiot.
@shredmasteryoshi5 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful knife, but it hurt my soul to watch you cut your steak over a plate instead of a cutting board.
@friscokid663 жыл бұрын
I came for the knives but stayed for the scenery
@616chapo7 жыл бұрын
My favorite channel
@AsianLovePotato7 жыл бұрын
Hey John, how you doin?
@tomasnunes48317 жыл бұрын
AsianLovePotato unagui
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
Pretty good. You?
@AsianLovePotato7 жыл бұрын
ONLY in JAPAN hahaha, I'm good too. Another nice video by the way, keep up the good work :)
@CrazyCandyCrush7 жыл бұрын
When you cut the beef with your knife; One word to describe; "Sexy"!
@johncspine27872 жыл бұрын
The iron rich sands come from the rivers, the forge is quite special too. I have a blade from the Kanbun era..still amazingly sharp, and it was made 100 years before Mozart!
@xonotthebirdxo77 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite episodes from Only in Japan~
@paulplus38307 жыл бұрын
This "next up" stuff was distracting. Didn't like that. Otherwise nice video as always. :)
@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN7 жыл бұрын
It's new because a lot of people who sent feedback said some parts are too long, some say to make it longer. It was a compromise -- so if it feels long, I'll limit it so it's not so annoying in the future. I can see how it can be annoying as well as a way to keep people watching. Thanks for the feedback! -john
@paulplus38307 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I want it too be longer. :) Alternatively, you can use timestamps of the sections below the video. Some youtubers do that. I could ignore that and people who aren't really interested can use those timestamps instead. (^0^)
@JennyAnimation7 жыл бұрын
I'm early!
@normandong44796 жыл бұрын
This knife fair in Seki is something I would want to see. I love good kitchen wares, and excellent knives make the difference in the cooking And food preparation experience. I am sure these knives are superb, if not among the best handmade knives in the world.