The Entire History of Katana, Samurai Swords

The weapon known as the “katana“ is globally recognized as a symbol of Bushido. How exactly did the katana originate and evolve over time? The evolution of the katana has been influenced by numerous historical events. In this video, we explore the history of the katana, from its emergence as a sword in ancient Japan, through its evolution into the katana during the Sengoku period, and up to its status in the modern era. ▼Here are some wonderful books about Japanese swords and Ukiyo-e that I have handpicked. Please take a look.▼ A book by “Yoshihara Yoshindo“, the greatest modern swordsmith. Link: Link: A collection of Ukiyo-e featuring warrior illustrations “Musha-e“ with historical explanations. Link: 00:00 Opening 00:39 The Origin of the Katana 03:03 The Birth of the Samurai and Katana 05:19 The Golden Age of Katana 07:47 Sengoku Period and Katana 10:52 The Evolution of Katana as an Art Object 12:21 Katana in the Edo Period 15:10 Modern Katana 引用:JAPAN Forward,隠岐で新御番鍛冶　後鳥羽上皇に日本刀の存続誓う #google_vignette 引用:利信酒井,日本刀奉納鍛錬 引用:Wikipedia,三種の神器, 三種の神器 引用:兵左衛門百観音堂,日本刀展示状況 展示案内/ 引用:刀剣ワールド,刀身彫刻写真集