Japanese swordsmith Interview IS JAPAN COOL CRAFTSMANSHIP 刀鍛冶

IS JAPAN COOL CRAFTSMANSHIP Katanakaji are expert makers of swords (tohken, katana), who specialize in the forging of Japanese swords (nihontoh). The ancient origins of tohken can be traced back to the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Nihonshoki (Oldest Chronicles of Japan). Regarded as sacred treasures rather than weaponry, tohken were used as offerings to deities at Japanese shrines (jinja) and buried in the tombs of royalty. Japanese crafts