How the Best Japanese Knives Are Made

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I’ve been following you for years now, and ever since I saw the first nigara that you reviewed I have been following them on instagram & have searched to find any content featuring this artisan factory. The amount of talent in that building is mind blowing. The things I would do to get my hands on one of their knives. The most beautiful handcrafted artwork. Yes, it’s a tool for my craft in the restaurant, BUT, it is non the less art. One day I’ll have one. Ryky, thank you for posting these videos. Amazing content brother. Keep them coming. I have watched this one twice now and can’t wait for more! God bless you and your family. 🙏 🔪

Incredible video and thank you so much for taking us along! Such respect for the knife makers and the process behind producing those works of art! Really like this format too! 🙏

Oh and yes, long form videos like these are excellent. Looking forward to the rest.

I love this long format and would just love to see more of this style of content. It is amazing to see the craft🙏

Such amazing forge and workshop, such a privilege to even be able to go there to film. Its amazing for us to see these top tier craftsman work. When one understands the time, skill & knowledge behind these knives all of a sudden they don't seem so expensive. Compared to the outdoor pocket knife trade its like watching F1 cars being made compared to pit bikes.

I'm happy to see more young people taking up the artisan trades. We need more of that in the west too :) I liked the video format, length was absolutely perfect. Not to short, but not a feature film dragged out either :)

I lived in Misawa-shi, Aomori-ken for three years and absolutely loved it. What an awesome experience.

This is great! It's been a while hasn't it? So glad YouTube didn't miss a beat putting you back into the feed. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.

Finally get to see the place, where 3 of my knives are made, and one of the 3 is the Jet Li knife. Cool to see the man behind it. And I love the sharpening sections of the workshop. Crazy cool.

Awesome video Ryky! I have so much admiration for these artisans that put their heart and soul into every product.

Terrific video. I'm very fortunate to have 2 knives from these master craftsmen.

The tool he runs over the grinding wheel is a dressing tool, dressing stones can be diamond, carbide etc. Shape and expose fresh clean abrasive.

Thank you, Ryky! I love the whole process of knife making on the handmade side of things. I've never been around it but would have loved to have been in your shoes. Thank you again. I'm looking forward to your next video on this.

Man o man, that Kagetora Gyuto is so amazing. Would love to have one one day even though I could buy a small car instead 😅

Awesome! Loved watching this!

Loved your tour sharing and perspective. Looking forward to more. THANKS

Thank you for a great and heart-felt video, man

fantastic video. I enjoyed the long format.

Awesome video, please post more of them.