This video documents the sword-making process by Mori Sukemitsu, the most prolific swordsmith in Japan today. This video is the first in the world to fully document the entire process of making a Japanese sword, from start to finish, without any staging or substitutions. Enjoyed the video? Share it with friends who love katana! Check out Mori Sukemitsu's YouTube channel here!!: 00:00 Opening 00:37 Charcoal Cutting / Sumikiri 02:34 Block Forming / Tama-heshi 06:39 Teko Attachment / Teko-zuke 08:53 Folding Forging / Orikaeshi-tanren 14:43 Core & Outer Steel Construction / Tsukurikomi 17:14 Boiling Extension / Wakashi-nobe 19:25 Preliminary Shaping / Sunobe 23:40 Final Shaping / Hizukuri 27:31 Rough Finishing / Nama-shiage 30:21 Clay Coating / Tsuchioki 31:58 Quenching / Yaki-ire 35:10 Polishing & Sharpening / Kaji-togi 37:31 Test Cutting / Tameshigiri 38:03 Finishing & Engraving / Shiage・Meikiri 39:42 Completion 🛡️ Like and subscribe for more real samurai history and epic sword content! ☕ Say thanks and support our videos! Every coffee funds editing, research, and new episodes! 📜 WATCH NOW: History of Katana Top 10 Most-watched Videos! 👇 💌 Join the HOK Newsletter → 🔪 Explore authentic Japanese blades → #forging #japanesesword