Top 3 Most Expensive Katana / History of Japanese Swords 

It probably did because these blades chopped a lot of heads.

You're also holding a piece of a loser who got outmatched by western civilization.

Katanas have been valued not only as weapons but also as works of art since ancient times. That's why there have been specialized craftsmen dedicated to the maintenance of Katanas, and thanks to them, these swords have been preserved in excellent condition to this day.

@@HistoryofKatanaI’m going to buy a ancient katana forged in the early edo period and make it a family heirloom gonna spend like 8k on it

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And so many were lost after WW2 ended, if they weren't sneaked out of the hands of the US government by soldiers wanting trophies. There's no telling what's hanging out in American hands because they know what they have but don't want to tell on themselves and lose it. But as the years go by, eventually the most famous ones will be found and hopefully weren't left to rust away....

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Interesting observation ,as a lot of people invest in paintings not because of their appreciation and understanding of art itself.

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Agreed

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That cooling is also what gives the blade its gentle curve, or so i think i read somewhere ;)

@@MikkyTee Not quite. It's a mixture of using two different metals with different strengths and densities. The ancient Japanese swordsmiths also used clay in their tempering methods. Which also gives their blades the iconic looking blade bewels.

@@MikkyTee No. if a blade curves during quenching, its call WARPING. These blades are curved based on how its forged. American knives tend to be thick and then they grind it down to shape. There is less deformations in this process. With Japanese swords, they manually pound down in the thinner areas and leave more material on the back along with adding a spine for additional strength without adding a lot of weight. The spine has different names for different section of the sword such as the Mune, Hi, Shinogi, and the Yakote at the end. There is a lot more details on a Japanese sword. Since the sword has different thickness throughout the blade, the clay helps slow down the cooling during the quench. When metal is cooled slower, it is softer and more ductile. On the edge of the sword, you want it hard, so it is exposed and subjected to the quenching solution which is typically water or oil. If the entire sword was quenched at same speed, it would become hard and brittle. When using this method, only the edge is the hardest while the malleability of the softer spine allows it to not shatter. If the blade is cooled quickly, it can create a lot of stress in the metal grain structures. Sometimes, the blades are tempered and/or hardened at a lower temperature again to relieve some of the stresses. The idea is to change the micro grain structure of the metal in different parts of the blade to make it both hard and strong at t he same time. Other tricks to making the blade even strong is to keep cutting the metal in half during forging and pounding it together. It creates layers of metal structure which is stronger than if its just a uniform material such in casting. You're basically driving these interstitial grain structures into the metal to create layers of metal. In some blades, acid is used to etch the blades and allow the grain structure to come out similar to Damascus steel. Typically, its not done with Japanese sword, but other swords use this process to bring out the grain details.

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After the carnage the Japanese caused during ww2, They didn't care.

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Honjo mazamuni steel.

He didn’t… Hanzo is priceless that’s why is not on the list. But can go for 250$ in El Paso

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Hattori Hanzo was a samurai and not a sword maker

​@@jasonanalco542Hattori Hanzo wasn't one man, it was a name handed down generation to generation in one family. They were Shinobi if I'm not mistaken.

Pronunciation of what, his English or his Japanese?

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Thank you for your comment! Japanese swords have also existed as works of art, so they have been carefully maintained and cared for by their owners since ancient times. The fact that they exist in such beautiful condition also adds significant value."

I heard that an American soldier took it home as a war prize

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Thank you for your comment. I am planning to create videos about swords owned by the Emperor and ancient swords in the future. Regarding the question about the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, the sword that sank with Emperor Antoku at Dan-no-ura was said to be not the actual Kusanagi Sword but a "Katashiro(copy)" enshrined in the Imperial Palace. Afterwards, the imperial court and the Genji clan searched for the symbolic sword, but it was never found. Consequently, the court divided the spirit of the Kusanagi Sword into a sword presented by the Ise Grand Shrine, creating a new "Katashiro."

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With out doubt

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Thank you for your comment! Katanas were the embodiment of the samurai spirit, weapons, and also works of art. These are truly magnificent items worthy of their value.

I agree. A greater amount would be realized selling to foreigners. It seems from the video that the owners value the swords more as treasures to be kept within Japan over greater profits if sold to someone outside Japan. Admirable perspective.

swordsmiths usually carved their signature on the nakago of these blades, the lack of handle makes it easier to identify the signs of each sword and their respective smithing school

Hell yes I would say a prayer for the fallen ❤️🙏

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there is a site to view which sword is on exhibition since not all swords are on permanent exhibition. although just be warned the limited sword viewings are usually very crowded if you want to see one

They don't have the original there is only about 7 pieces all together and only one pin they would charge them often with each new owner

@@willynillylive oh. Thanks for clearing that,. I was confused why were there no sheath or handles.

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the handles are separate from the blade and some of it are lost through time

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I look forward to your video on Honjo Masamune. Remember, unlike many popular descriptions, the sword is actually very unusual and according to Honma Junji who is deceased, it is an small sword with unusual Hamon. That was a secret, btw. How can a sword come home if truth is not written for everyone to see?

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If a person, came at you with a weapon and you defeated them. Would you let others around pick up the weapon they had or secure it?!?

@@TheSheepDogPatriot1776 no because i would take it home with me.

Hope was true xD

no, they're real. they're the name of swordsmiths

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nah not really. espionage is also quite common during the old periods

@@creamcreak bet they never used drones.

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And I would take them and not feel one once of shame

You could obtain a real handforged japanese katana which is out of tamahagane steel with certification for estimated 4-12 thousand dollars. This is the price range that most people should be looking for. You can always can get more valuable ones but keep in mind that a katana is truly a piece of art and should get the right maintenance and appreciation.

Couple thousand

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