The Polishing and Care of the Japanese Sword Part 1

The Hon'ami family has been a family of experts in Japanese sword polishing and appraisal since the Muromachi period (1336-1573), and has produced numerous masters over the years. The current head of the family, Hon'ami Koshu, was also recognized as a Living National Treasure in October 2014 for his outstanding skills. In addition to rare footage of him demonstrating his Japanese sword polishing techniques, this video also includes the Japanese standard of how to care for and appreciate a Japanese sword.

The first part includes an interview with Koshu and an introduction to stones and the order of polishing.