Presentation of Old Style
Japanese Sword Forging method in Atsuta Shrine
Highlight
The last moment that a sword-shaped iron gets spirit and becomes a real
sword. (Put the heated sword into the water.) This most important processes are held in the dark. |
Build high flame with the bellows. |
The light was turned off and a spiritual event was started. | Put the red-hot iron sword into the water. |
The light was turned on and the heat of the sword was checked with his hand without touching. |
The sword was heated again. |
Whet the edge of the sword roughly. | Change the whetstone and sharpened |
Today's finishing whetstone. | After the final check.he announced about the pattern of the sword edge at the end. |