I'm utterly speechless... I knew a lot of work went into katanas but I never had any idea this much work went into the tsuba alone! I tip my hat to you good sir, may you live long in good health.

The first 30 minutes of my day is to enrich myself with the work of another person. Today, I have found enrichment to last two lifetimes. Thank you for sharing this with me.

I wish I could click the thumbs up a thousand times.

Höchste Hochachtung vor soviel Hingabe , ich habe selbst schon Tsuba gemacht , vorwiegend Durchbrucharbeiten mit gehämmertem Rand aber auch zwei als Metallschneidearbeit in Holzoptik . Je Stück habe ich zwischen acht und etwa dreißig Stunden gebraucht und , dabei gelernt wie sich Demut vor den alten Meistern anfühlt , es ist eine für ewig präsente spirituelle Erfahrung und ich bin für jede Sekunde dankbar . 😊😊😊

As an amateur - trying to modify my own sword has taught me many things. Two of those things being humility and appreciation for the craftmanship of such a skilled artist. The thing that baffles me most is the seethrough of someone who will sit down - and work out a concept by chiseling away metal for hours if not days - and then go beyond the point I would have been satisfied with - to produce something so amazingly detailed and well designed. That change of perspective and the final result are things that inspire me. Thank you for this delightful video.

I can't click the thumbs up a million time amazing🙏🙏🙏🙏

Ive been lucky enough to see great pieces of art. Ive seen works by Da Vinci, Van Gogh. Bernini sculptures and the veiled lady. But that Tsuba was amazing. Take a bow Sir. You are a true master.

beautiful craft鍔　仕事はまるで禅の修行の様に、鍔と自分の心と対峙しながら仕事をしている様に見えました 　鍔の耳の返りのbalanceや肉置き、鏨運びや鏨造りも素晴らしく 　本当の芸術と日本の精神文化をも知っておられるのですね✨

This fusion of craftsmanship, cinematography and music is aesthetic perfection. Exquisite! Thank you!

incredible work a was amazed i never commented on a video but in this case i had to beatiful peace of art thanks.

Beautiful- craftsmanship, music, everything

Every time I watch this I appreciate the skill more

This is beyond craftsmanship, this is dharma reinstated. Keep up the good work Hallam-San. Let your masterpiece give pleasure to the Lord.

Holy smokes!! One of the most beautiful pieces i have seen made, and also one of thee most beautiful films also. Blown away by your skills!!

Yet another astonishing piece, Mr. Hallam! I sort of missed your informative commentary, yet at the same time I enjoyed the pure meditative beauty of the work itself (along with the musical backing, of course).

I have never seen a film that captures the infinite attention to detail, patience and artistic talent that Ford Hallam possesses as this one depicts. His talent of creating such intricate designs in metals, I am awestruck his hands create pieces that escapes us mortal men!!! He is truly a Master of this discipline, I am hoping the children that are in this film are learning this discipline and will carry on this art for the next generation. INSPIRING

Love this video, cheers from Thailand 🇹🇭

Simply amazing. What a beautiful channel you have. What a pleasure to see the endless possibilities of metal work.

I am lost for words............ Never seen such attention to detail. Thank you for this opportunity to see a craft that is almost non existent today. Incredible!!!!!!!

the whole process is of a beauty without equal, I would even say that it is the perfect therapy for the evil that is retained in our soul, Ford is a true Master not only for your ability and experience but for the lightness that you apply to each task. I just the fact that seeing you work is Art for your lightness of movement ... thank you very much Ford is super inspiring

I was just doing a bit of fun research into tsuba, and by purest fortune stumbled upon this. I am, utterly and truly speachless.

Looks like 3 month's artistry taylored nicely to 12 minutes of sweet detail sharing, Thank you

Brilliant! Team and Ford! Second time watching this, just mindblowing, especially after i understand more about what is going on after watching many other of your videos!

I have always loved the beauty of the tsuba, and its part of the sword. I sat in awe, watching the creation of this piece and l am thankful for time well spent

dreamy.............. amazing expertise

Thank you, that was beautiful to watch being created.

Wow I'm amazed, this is amazing!!! The video footage was also amazing. The craftmanship is so high. I'm seeing all these techniques that I have never seen before and thought that could never be done by hand. Subscribed!!!

You are my favorite tsuba maker right now. 😍 keep of the good work.

Thank you for continuing to share your work, and inspire craftsmen the world over to not only express their passion, but not let their boundaries define them. Continual pushing, learning, and transcending elevates art to something greater than just the mechanics of it, and turns it into its own vital experience.

Simply amazing. Thank you 🙏

I'm speechless sir after seeing your skill mixed with passion

Absolutely beautiful.

I didn't think the old round eye could pull it off. Outstanding video.

I cannot believe this. How great!

who ever give'd a dislike to this video , have's no idea what is handcrafting something like this ...

Ford Hallam So happy to have found your channel. You're work is incredible. The tiger Tsuba utsushi and this one. I mean just incredible peaces of art! Also, the videos are done in a manner where watching it relaxes you and the beauty displayed in the skill of your craft engulfs the viewer.

Dear Mr Hallam, it's always a pleasure to meet your work. you're very inspired. your tsuba were really awesome. Thanks for sharing.

It is a joy to me to see such a master craftsman at work. Fabulous is not good enough to describe it. I collect Japanese art of all sorts and would not have considered anything not made by the Japanese. But not now! A truly wonderful video.

I feel there is no words to describe how incredible this video was. Well done indeed.

Wow...stunning! What a beautiful piece of art. Made by a true master...

Beautiful craftsmanship.

Well done sir, in every regard. Beautiful art work coupled with lovely cinematography

I wish I could like this so many more times. Thank you so very much for providing this for us to share. Please continue.. please

One word..... and only one word.... exquisite. Having reflected on this art.... it brings to mind just how hard fought for Fords' talent really is.... Utterly astonishing man, utterly astonishing skill... and an utterly astonishing eye.

this is why I love youtube. Beautiful work.

Congratulations, you re an inspiration to artisans, you are an artist.

VERY awesome...A LOT of craftsman ship goes into something like this...and so few have the skills anymore to produce these works of art. There is a reason that the originals are so sought after.

Wow...pura arte ❤

Truly beautiful. You seem to take so much joy from your work too, you are a very lucky man to be so talented at something that you obviously adore.

Such beautiful work! Thanks for the videos.

Excellent craftsmanship...

This is one of the best videos on KZfaq.

I hope you make more videos like this, this video is hypnotic. I come Back to it when I need to get a dose of crafty zen.

So impressive. Great footage, amazing craft.

Incredible in every sense of the word.

Subscribed before I got to end of this video. Perfect!!!!

Fantastic piece Ford!!!

Amazing, such a simplistic but elegant tsuba. Thank you for the video it was great to watch.

Masterful worksmanship.

This blew me away. Your metal working skills are awe inspiring. This film was a joy to watch.

Thank you, this is inspiring.

Beautiful!!!

I don't believe that anyone is able to unlike this video! It's a beautyful work.

Now I understand how a tsuba can cost so much. Stunning, extraordinary, exquisite.

Wow you are truly a master at your work what a beautiful tsuba

This video was the perfect end to my day. Everything about it was amazing.

great men, great piece...

Thank you for sharing this.

Incredible doesn't come close to capturing this!

Amazing piece of art

wow! that was truly amazing. you are an amazing craftsman. Thank you for sharing this video. I'm learning how to make these for my next sword. and your video was a true piece of art. thank you.

Words wont do this justice mate, your work is beyond amazing. This is the first time I have come across your channel, and needless to say, Subscribed.

Holy crap! I can't even find the words! Just plain amazing!

Beautiful, always a joy to watch you at work!! :) Regards, Rok

Beautifull!

So elegant. I am inspired and building the tools to begin learning. Your work is very inspirational. I am curious what type of bag your pitch bowl sits upon.

Stunning is the only description!

Mr Hallam, your work is superb. Can you tell me how in the 18th century a man could make similar work without any magnifying technology? Working only with daylight. Some of the work, especially nanako is so precise, especially on juyo work. I'm at a loss to understand how they did it.

that is a work of art. If I could even make something a tenth as good I would consider it a huge acomplishment. thank for the video and for sharing your craft.

More than Excellent, 🙏 Great Master🙏

unbelievable!! Amazing work!

This video is immense. I have been in awe of your work ever since Utsushi. Honestly, I enjoyed this video, but I did miss the commentary. Maybe it's just me, but I find just about everything, even the minutiae, of your work absolutely fascinating. I hope one day to be as devoted and skilled in my life and craft as you are in yours.

i wish him full recovery, he is a gem among artists,

It's actually really calming to watch this

this man is absolut perfectly made selth works

What a masterpiece, i hope i can afford one of those you've created. 😍😍🤤

I loved how you cut open the grove to fit and hammer around the pc. perfectly ..

My goodness, this touches me profoundly.

increible belleza !!!!!

Amazing.

Amazing work!

Realmente, Admirable!, lo Felicito, sus trabajos son Hermosos.

Amazing. Phenomenal accuracy and filigree work.

Absolutely beautiful !

awesome work

BRILLIANT, MATE!!!!

Absolutely stunning work.

Masterpiece

Great respect

Incredible! True artisanship!