SPD-8806photo [JAPANESE SWORD]

SPD-8806

Modern day Gassan tradition
800 years of Ayasugi Lineage
Swordsmith Gassan Sadatoshi

The Gassan tradition has continued approximately 800years.The Gassan tradition is a special forging method, and the swords possess a very deep spirituality.And that is that the entire blade is covered with the Ayasugi pattern.This is not merely a decorative element.It exudes a sense of religious connotation.Gassan Sadatoshi would like to build even further on the artistic qualities and create Japanese swords that can be appreciated worldwide.This DVD features the Japanese sword production process by Gassan Sadatoshi.


Details;
Length: Japanese version 30min.+English version 30min.
Languages: Japanese with English subtitles
Format: DVD NTSC
Other Info: All Region DVD
Price: 4,500JPY
[Contents] The Japanese Swords Production Process
・Gassan tradition history
・Gassan tradition in Osaka
・Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture
・Gassan Sadatoshi
・Prayer
・Tamahagane
・Mizuheshi
・Tsumiwakashi
・Shitagitae
・Oroshigane
・Agegitae
・Wakashinobe
・Hizukuri
・Tsuchioki
・Yaki-ire hardening
・Shitatogi
・Sword engraving
・Swords by Sadatoshi Gassan
・Sadatoshi Gassan Interview