This is why horn and metal were used to reinforce the mouth of the saya. Also why rattan and samekawa or rayskin wraps exist below the mouth of the scabbard. Split scabbards could be bound back together and provide additional protection to the hands. Some were probably made with rayskin outright due to the reinforcing nature.
Yea it is true. With ray skin, we gotto beware that rain skinight hurt katans’s blade. I had a bad experience where I wasnt aware that my saya was worn out so quickly, and my blade came in contact with the ray skin. The tip of my katana chipped away a little… (broken heart)
@@samurai-tavern I would like to say that I can both tell English isn't your native language but you're trying hard to be as descriptive as possible. Nice, I hope to see more cool tricks and your improvement with teaching us
@@samurai-tavern While it is not a traditional material, a layer of high density plastic between the wood and a metal ring forming the outer layer of the saya's mouth could provide good protection while still preserving the blade. If the tip of the blade bites into the plastic you'll notice the different feeling, but it will be soft enough to prevent chipping.
Scabbard will worn out very quick especially for beginner practicing Nukiuchi. If you’re not aware, you might cut your hand when the scabbard splits. Watch this video to know the reasons causing scabbard to worn out easily. Please like and subscribe to us for more videos!
Thanks so much Naruomi! Really happy for your positive feedback to our videos :) stay tune for more videos! Especially at the beginning of learning nuki uchi, scabbard worn out really fast… if we didnt pay attention it’s quite dangerous.
Yeah, saya is exactly made up of two pieces of wood. The blade is right in front of the seam.. especially tor beginners of Iai practice, Saya will worn our really quick due while learning to master battou technique
@Samurai Tavern -Ancient Japan*Modern Science also why the best saya are made like a tsuka where one side is carved deeper then the other. To try and help avoid the seem being right on the edge. But it's not easy to do.
I broke mine once, it made me realise my error and work on it. When I told my Sensei he said: Now you know, why we practice the technique, because you could hurt yourself. Now you know the reason for it and understand it. After repairing it, my Sensei said: You will see it everytime and remember to draw correctly. Your scabbard shows a part of your learning journey now. Be proud of it. (Sensei Erwin Steinhauser, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Tosa Juku)
We are going through the same journey bro! Did you hurt your hand? My sensei recommended to reenforce the saya with copper plate or stingray skin. And also practice for correct drawing method.. thanks for sharing your experience and your sensei’s teaching :)
That's An amazing response. That's how you teach! Remind your students that their errors are part of the journey, and be proud to grow from your mistakes. That should be applicable to all aspects of life.
Hi Shogo, It’s great to hear from you! I’m practicing Mugairyu in Ryuseikan dojo, at Kudanshita, Tokyo. （Dojo’s HP: www.edo-mugairyu.jp/） Do you have a plan to visit Kanto soon?
I know a man that makes blades specifically for tameshigiri, he has some novel approaches to the concept, he addressed this very problem with an inner liner made of low grade compressed carbon felt. Not a traditional sword & saya style but as I said he makes blades for tameshigiri not to entertain company with an art piece, though they look traditional in appearance.
That’s so practical and I like the approach. You mean he wrap around koikuchi with the carbon felt? Do you know how thick the felt is? I should try once!
Thank you for the beautiful video 😊 But you didn’t show us how to use them to protect our hands, this is a very important point you raised actually! Thank you again 😊😊
I’ve practiced that draw for over 20 years, and I somehow never even considered that possibility. Thank you so much for this video, I can’t put it into words how much I appreciate this information. Especially receiving it before possibly slicing my hand in half
@@richbob9155 I’ll grant you that if done correctly it’s not an issue at all, but if you’re trying to emulate tv with your brand new katana and no formal instruction, I could see the potential… I see what you mean though.
My ex trained in Iato, and she saw someone's blade cut through the saia on the draw, and sliced all the tendons in her fingers. Blood all over the tatami.
I am sorry for hear about that.. I hope the person recovers fully without any problem with the fingers. Thanks for dropping by and hope you enjoy our videos ❣️
That's why you remove the scabbard from the sword and not vice versa. Sounds easier than it is, specially when you're trying to draw as fast as possible.
Yea, it was difficult when i first learn it. Body’s flexibility is another important key factor for a being able to draw Katana as fast as possible without blade sliding through saya. Thanks for dropping by to our channel :)
This also is why, in some cases, there is a metal "brace" at the opening of the scabbard, like a metal bracket which meets with the tsuba of the sword. This is mostly found in military grade swords of WW2 katanas. But obviously they were keen about the un- initiated in the handling of a dangerous weapon.
Sometimes, the ear holds truths that the eyes cannot see. lol Nice!! thank you! You are the first man who pointed out the problem! Sorry for making you unga bunga.
I once heard of a guy severing his thumb doing a demonstration - at the time I assumed he had put his hand in a wrong position, but this sounds like a better explanation.
Ouch… I hope he didnt get a deep cut. People I know had a deep cut at the web between the thumb and index finger. He has to be rushed to the hospital to get stitched. 🙀 Thanks for dropping by 😻
I have never heard of this before and I used to be very much into martial arts. I always thought that the proper technique meant the blade made no contact with the inner saya, and more so just to keep the blade sharp, not the other way around. The idea of the saya slicing open is some nightmare fuel, so this is good to know!
What about placing a sharpening stone in the sheath in the position that would stop it from deteriorating the inside of the sheath? I know it’s not traditional, but just a thought. Converse!
interesting! i think it is always good to exercise our thought like you, thinking out of the box! i think the bad side is the blade might be gone too fast. 😢 thanks for dropping by.
If your blade cleanly slices through the scabbard on the draw and goes on to cut your hand, your scabbard is shit and shouldn't have housed a blade to begin with. This is common sense today and was common sense since blades were first a thing.
I've tries that before and cut the webbing between my thumb and index finger! Was not fun, but I learned my lesson of keeping my hand slightly back on the scabbard!
I’m sorry to hear about what you’d experienced. I cut my index finger once during Iai Form practice.. it was pain😟 Thanks for dropping by ❣️ hope you enjoy our videos🥰
Word of advice learn the flow of your blade and the flow of the water Within otherwise you can freeze and expand causing the vessel to break but if you overflow pour it into an empty glass and share with friends
It’s true! And if we feel that it is difficult to draw out a Katana, it can mean out body is too stiff 😂 Thanks for your advice! Hope you enjoy our videos ❣️🥰
I put thin steel plates over both sides of my training scabbards - from the koiguchi to the kurigata. That way there's a steel plate between my hand and the saya's ha and mune edges - don't forget to protect against an upside-down noto...
Stingray and skarkskin are my 2 favorite leathers to work with specifically because they are more waterproof AND have a texture similar to a mild sand-paper. THey're extremely durable, don't flake similarly to snake or crocodile leather, AND have superior moisture resistance since the animals they come from are sea-creatures which makes them not just makes them majorly resistant to water, but also salt, which is very prevalent in sweat. Hands down my 2 favorite leathers for anything that's going to be regularly used in some kind of grip
Yeah, a friend of mine cut his hand while drawing a katana on the first day when it was delivered to him. It cut through the part of the scabbard, near the opening, just as explained in the video.
I figured there was a downside to the practice of iaijutsu. I never imagined though that it damaged the scabbard so badly. I figured the damage would be mostly to the blade, due to the nature of the Quickdraw.
Actually, the probability of saya breaking is very low if one using a katana is well-trained swordsman, however, it’s not 100% percent safe. that is my thought and why I always reinforce my saya!
It's the quick draw an entire fighting style.... probably I'm wrong but usually ur supposed to draw by sliding the back of the sword to the scabar and avoid cutting the scabar.....
@@samurai-tavern He is fine, does historical fencing these days. Didn't quit kenjutsu because of the injury, but because of the atmosphere at the dojo becoming oppressive.
Isn't there a thing called a "bushi's scar" where you have a scar in the palm of your hand between your thumb and fingers that shows you having cut your hand during practice at some point during so many years of using the sword? I'm sorry if I got it wrong I saw this on Detective Conan once and might have misremembered it.
Sorry, I didn’t know if the scar has specific name. Can you tell me more about the story of Conan if you remember some scene? I found some stories related to samurai. 1. "The Antique Collector Murder Case" (Episodes 16) 2. "The Last Wizard of the Century" (Movie 3) 3. "The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case" (Episodes 116-117)
@@samurai-tavern I have no idea what the title was, but I remember the story, basically it’s the one where a moneylender is killed as if he was having a sword duel over having sold a samurai’s master’s sword.
My English is not good like him😭 This channel focuses more on scientific aspect of Japanese culture. please also watch our full videos! Thanks for dropping by to our channel ! I hope you enjoyed our video!
Actually there are also different drawing techniques. I studied for years Katayama hoky Ryu iai and kenjutsu where actually you direct the whole sword to your opponent with your left hand, grab the tsuka with your right and reveal the blade by take back the saya and then swing the sword. Sound complicated explained but go have a look, that's very effective.
I’ve managed to correct myself for a perfect draw by using the back of the blade against the palms of my hand as a false scabbard. Severely do not recommend in non skilled use.
An enlightened blade, well to move through exterior a Battlecruiser with Admiral Cynthia Romgard on board, takes considerable, very Physical Strength and Skill.
For anyone wondering why they didn't just make the scabbard out of metal, all I'll say is that the single most overwhelmingly common historical complaint against military sabers issued with metal scabbards was how their scabbards would always blunt their blades.
When drawing the blade the only part of the blade making contact should be the Mune.. silently... putting the blade back silently on the Mune...no torquing..the kisaki is continuously moving forward..the saya is moving back..using the fingers to flip forward.. putting back saya goes on to the blade first.. silently...you should not hear the blade drawn... .
hey! just discovered your channel. i had heard of this technique before, but i didn't know its name, nor did i really consider the possibility of injury. very informative! also, your English pronunciation is amazing! subscribed.
Thank you very much for your support☺️ I think the probability of breaking scabbard is very low if you are trained swordsman, however it is not hundred percent safe no matter how much you are experienced. This is why I recommend to reinforce the scabbard before you try nukiuchi technique! I’m satisfied if you can understand my English pronunciation☺️ Appreciated!!
The only real way to protect your left hand is to use proper technique when performing the draw. Ray skin on the saya is nit the answer. I've seen firsthand a high level practitioner cut right through his rayskin wrapped saya and slice his hand open.
A topic I've seen no one cover. Always questioned wheather fast draws damage scabbards or not, after more than a decade, I have the answer. Any chance you could also cover katana specifically for display cuts, like the very wide ones?
Let me see if i have chance to come across those kind of Katana. They are quite different from what I am learning now. They pull out their Katana, and do Kamae before they cut. I am guessing the speed of drawing sword is slower and thus lower risk of breaking the Saya.
@@samurai-tavern i noticed that too and always wondered why it was so. Very much an uncoverdd topic in English. Any chance you might do collab with other content creators tjat cover swords and sword-making?
It is a good idea! The most dangerous scenario is when the saya breaks. The blade will be exposed and it will cut our hand 🥲 Thanks for dropping by to our channel 🥰 hope you enjoy our videos!
From the slow motion, you seem to start pulling the sword from the scabbard then stop and then pull the scabbard from the sword? I guess you cannot make a mistake here as you won't feel it until it's too late!
Yea, there are different forms in Iai. Sometimes I have to do both from the same time (pulling scabbard away, and pulling Katana out of scabbard) in order to draw Katana out at shortest time. You are right…. The scariest part is to cut ourselves at high speed 😅 and get bloody out of sudden 😅 Thanks for your advise 🥰 hope you enjoy our videos too!
Haha, I think so too😎 We are especially focusing on science and technology of samurai culture. If you are interested in learning about it too deep, please check our full videos! It will definitely makes you experience in Samurai culture better and better!! Enjoy!☺️
exactly, but that results from a total inability to know how to draw, of course it's the scabbard that slides against the flat back of the blade and not the cutting edge. For that you must not pull the saber but pull the scabbard backwards.
See, this is why I'm happy to be Filipino as well as Japanese... I can't imagine using such an expensive blade for anything BUT display... give me my cheap machete or karambit any day. I'll get the job done.
to be honest , it is a shame to perform iaido technique without properly drawing the blade completely out of the scabbard when striking. Only samurai with lack of training does. So to honor the way of the old days, practice practice and practice and make the Way of Samurai proud
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LOL I had to learn it the hard way mine is a straight blade without the curve so it's kind of disappointing because it's not very forgiving if you don't make the triangle I almost cut all my fingers off if I wasn't quick enough to realize that I have lever inside of it and I stopped just before I cut my pinky off now to avoid that I've changed my stance and I no longer hold The Edge while I'm drawing I hold the opposite end of the sheeth and I draw as if I was doing yoga and now like a firefighter my Katana is the hose and the spout is where the point of where the water comes out is concentrated into a stream so now it becomes a form of water breathing and precision
the sheath for mine has split halfway down the middle. How should i fix it? i wanna say its a katana but its to short to be but much larger than a knife. Its strait from japan and came home with my father and i would like to keep it in the best condition as well as the most original condition. any tips?
@@samurai-tavern The Nude Midnight Scabbard Thief of Medieval Japan, would before a War, go around to each little home and steal their scabbards and leave the Kitana laying naked. FYI FvT
Depending on the material of chainmail I guess. Not recommended if the material is something harder than iton. It will cause the sword to chip if the wood of scabbard is completely worn away (speaking from my own experience 😩, the tip of my sword chipped away when it came in contact with the ray skin that I used to wrap the saya). Leather gauntlet is like a glove am I right? It might be difficult to grip the the sword and also a bit stiff for Iai movement if I put on that I think 🤔 will try it out someday!
This is why horn and metal were used to reinforce the mouth of the saya. Also why rattan and samekawa or rayskin wraps exist below the mouth of the scabbard. Split scabbards could be bound back together and provide additional protection to the hands. Some were probably made with rayskin outright due to the reinforcing nature.
Yea it is true. With ray skin, we gotto beware that rain skinight hurt katans’s blade. I had a bad experience where I wasnt aware that my saya was worn out so quickly, and my blade came in contact with the ray skin. The tip of my katana chipped away a little… (broken heart)
@@samurai-tavern I would like to say that I can both tell English isn't your native language but you're trying hard to be as descriptive as possible. Nice, I hope to see more cool tricks and your improvement with teaching us
@@samurai-tavern While it is not a traditional material, a layer of high density plastic between the wood and a metal ring forming the outer layer of the saya's mouth could provide good protection while still preserving the blade.
If the tip of the blade bites into the plastic you'll notice the different feeling, but it will be soft enough to prevent chipping.
@@samurai-tavern the tip chipped off?? Because of the sting ray skin? I never knew it was so durable.
Scabbard will worn out very quick especially for beginner practicing Nukiuchi. If you’re not aware, you might cut your hand when the scabbard splits. Watch this video to know the reasons causing scabbard to worn out easily.
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1+1 = 2. The other half of this is sayabiki, else maybe no fingers left :)
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This video is underrated .
Not many people know about Nukiuchi because some people tend to believe that the scabbard is really strong too.
Facts. Especially considering many saya also follow the shape of the sword so there's even less material in some areas. And you have a seam.
Thanks so much Naruomi! Really happy for your positive feedback to our videos :) stay tune for more videos!
Especially at the beginning of learning nuki uchi, scabbard worn out really fast… if we didnt pay attention it’s quite dangerous.
Yeah, saya is exactly made up of two pieces of wood. The blade is right in front of the seam.. especially tor beginners of Iai practice, Saya will worn our really quick due while learning to master battou technique
@Samurai Tavern -Ancient Japan*Modern Science also why the best saya are made like a tsuka where one side is carved deeper then the other. To try and help avoid the seem being right on the edge. But it's not easy to do.
@@bmxriderforlife1234 aren’t those on really high end blades ?
I broke mine once, it made me realise my error and work on it.
When I told my Sensei he said: Now you know, why we practice the technique, because you could hurt yourself. Now you know the reason for it and understand it.
After repairing it, my Sensei said: You will see it everytime and remember to draw correctly. Your scabbard shows a part of your learning journey now. Be proud of it.
(Sensei Erwin Steinhauser, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Tosa Juku)
We are going through the same journey bro! Did you hurt your hand?
My sensei recommended to reenforce the saya with copper plate or stingray skin. And also practice for correct drawing method.. thanks for sharing your experience and your sensei’s teaching :)
That's An amazing response. That's how you teach! Remind your students that their errors are part of the journey, and be proud to grow from your mistakes. That should be applicable to all aspects of life.
Great video! Which Ryuha/dojo do you train in?
Hi Shogo,
It’s great to hear from you!
I’m practicing Mugairyu in Ryuseikan dojo, at Kudanshita, Tokyo.
（Dojo’s HP: www.edo-mugairyu.jp/）
Do you have a plan to visit Kanto soon?
Wow it’s shogo
For a moment, I thought I was watching let's ask shoko.
There’s a very good reason scabbards we’re build with koiguchi
Multiversal shogo
I know a man that makes blades specifically for tameshigiri, he has some novel approaches to the concept, he addressed this very problem with an inner liner made of low grade compressed carbon felt. Not a traditional sword & saya style but as I said he makes blades for tameshigiri not to entertain company with an art piece, though they look traditional in appearance.
That’s so practical and I like the approach.
You mean he wrap around koikuchi with the carbon felt?
Do you know how thick the felt is? I should try once!
Thank you for the beautiful video 😊
But you didn’t show us how to use them to protect our hands, this is a very important point you raised actually!
Thank you again 😊😊
Thanks for liking our video 🥰 will film a video when i start making another Saya. It might take sometime, please stay tune 🥰🥰
I've seen video of a thumb flying off during a demo. This is one of many techniques you shouldn't try without instruction.
I’ve practiced that draw for over 20 years, and I somehow never even considered that possibility. Thank you so much for this video, I can’t put it into words how much I appreciate this information. Especially receiving it before possibly slicing my hand in half
Thanks for dropping by. I’m glad that my video helps!
Enjoy practice and be careful! 🥰
I wonder why? Could it be because its not really an issue and never has been and this i just another RUclips nonsense video.
@@richbob9155 I’ll grant you that if done correctly it’s not an issue at all, but if you’re trying to emulate tv with your brand new katana and no formal instruction, I could see the potential… I see what you mean though.
My ex trained in Iato, and she saw someone's blade cut through the saia on the draw, and sliced all the tendons in her fingers. Blood all over the tatami.
I am sorry for hear about that.. I hope the person recovers fully without any problem with the fingers. Thanks for dropping by and hope you enjoy our videos ❣️
Something like that happened to my boxing coach but I think it missed his tendons
That's why you remove the scabbard from the sword and not vice versa.
Sounds easier than it is, specially when you're trying to draw as fast as possible.
Yea, it was difficult when i first learn it. Body’s flexibility is another important key factor for a being able to draw Katana as fast as possible without blade sliding through saya. Thanks for dropping by to our channel :)
i think tht technique is called " throw draw ".. where you used ur left hand more thn ur right hand to sheath and unsheathing the katana
@@lastemperor1358correct 💯
This is why a locking steel AR receiver scabbard that can shoot out the blade is better.
This also is why, in some cases, there is a metal "brace" at the opening of the scabbard, like a metal bracket which meets with the tsuba of the sword. This is mostly found in military grade swords of WW2 katanas. But obviously they were keen about the un- initiated in the handling of a dangerous weapon.
Samurai Tavern : the one for display does not always protect your hand
Subtitles; does always protect your hand
Me : confused unga bunga
Sometimes, the ear holds truths that the eyes cannot see. lol
Nice!! thank you!
You are the first man who pointed out the problem!
Sorry for making you unga bunga.
@@samurai-tavern No worries, man. Keep up the good work!
Im very impressed at this i never have thought about this thanks !
Thanks for supporting our channel too 🥰 i’m glad that this video is useful for you!
I once heard of a guy severing his thumb doing a demonstration - at the time I assumed he had put his hand in a wrong position, but this sounds like a better explanation.
Ouch… I hope he didnt get a deep cut. People I know had a deep cut at the web between the thumb and index finger. He has to be rushed to the hospital to get stitched. 🙀
Thanks for dropping by 😻
I was always told to pull the scabbard away not the sword to protect my hand.
That's the important lesson!
🙏
I have never heard of this before and I used to be very much into martial arts. I always thought that the proper technique meant the blade made no contact with the inner saya, and more so just to keep the blade sharp, not the other way around. The idea of the saya slicing open is some nightmare fuel, so this is good to know!
Reminds me of the Battousai, good memories
Rurouni Kenshin had this down to a science.
What about placing a sharpening stone in the sheath in the position that would stop it from deteriorating the inside of the sheath? I know it’s not traditional, but just a thought. Converse!
interesting! i think it is always good to exercise our thought like you, thinking out of the box! i think the bad side is the blade might be gone too fast. 😢 thanks for dropping by.
If your blade cleanly slices through the scabbard on the draw and goes on to cut your hand, your scabbard is shit and shouldn't have housed a blade to begin with. This is common sense today and was common sense since blades were first a thing.
I've tries that before and cut the webbing between my thumb and index finger! Was not fun, but I learned my lesson of keeping my hand slightly back on the scabbard!
I’m sorry to hear about what you’d experienced. I cut my index finger once during Iai Form practice.. it was pain😟
Thanks for dropping by ❣️ hope you enjoy our videos🥰
You can avoid slicing your saya if you push up with your left hand and down with your right hand.
Word of advice learn the flow of your blade and the flow of the water Within otherwise you can freeze and expand causing the vessel to break but if you overflow pour it into an empty glass and share with friends
It’s true! And if we feel that it is difficult to draw out a Katana, it can mean out body is too stiff 😂
Thanks for your advice! Hope you enjoy our videos ❣️🥰
Am I having a stroke. What did I just read
I put thin steel plates over both sides of my training scabbards - from the koiguchi to the kurigata. That way there's a steel plate between my hand and the saya's ha and mune edges - don't forget to protect against an upside-down noto...
Stingray and skarkskin are my 2 favorite leathers to work with specifically because they are more waterproof AND have a texture similar to a mild sand-paper. THey're extremely durable, don't flake similarly to snake or crocodile leather, AND have superior moisture resistance since the animals they come from are sea-creatures which makes them not just makes them majorly resistant to water, but also salt, which is very prevalent in sweat. Hands down my 2 favorite leathers for anything that's going to be regularly used in some kind of grip
Yeah, a friend of mine cut his hand while drawing a katana on the first day when it was delivered to him. It cut through the part of the scabbard, near the opening, just as explained in the video.
Video: how do you protect your hand?
Me: carry a blicky.
What is that? 🥺
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i know of a Brazilian man who can do this
Nice!
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I figured there was a downside to the practice of iaijutsu. I never imagined though that it damaged the scabbard so badly. I figured the damage would be mostly to the blade, due to the nature of the Quickdraw.
Actually, the probability of saya breaking is very low if one using a katana is well-trained swordsman, however, it’s not 100% percent safe.
that is my thought and why I always reinforce my saya!
The first thing that came to my mind was MOTIVATION
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It's the quick draw an entire fighting style.... probably I'm wrong but usually ur supposed to draw by sliding the back of the sword to the scabar and avoid cutting the scabar.....
There are also protectors made for the mouth of the scabbard bade to replace the water buffalo fitting ring that are made out of brass iron or shakudo
I usually put a copper or iron one in the mouth of the scabbard of my "iaito"
Water buffalo koiguchi has highet risk to breaks compared to metal one.
I know a guy who injured his hand like this back when he trained kenjutsu.
That must be pretty awful.. How is he now? Continuing Kenjutsu?
Thanks for dropping by :)
@@samurai-tavern He is fine, does historical fencing these days. Didn't quit kenjutsu because of the injury, but because of the atmosphere at the dojo becoming oppressive.
Isn't there a thing called a "bushi's scar" where you have a scar in the palm of your hand between your thumb and fingers that shows you having cut your hand during practice at some point during so many years of using the sword? I'm sorry if I got it wrong I saw this on Detective Conan once and might have misremembered it.
Sorry, I didn’t know if the scar has specific name.
Can you tell me more about the story of Conan if you remember some scene?
I found some stories related to samurai.
1. "The Antique Collector Murder Case" (Episodes 16)
2. "The Last Wizard of the Century" (Movie 3)
3. "The Mystery Writer Disappearance Case" (Episodes 116-117)
@@samurai-tavern I have no idea what the title was, but I remember the story, basically it’s the one where a moneylender is killed as if he was having a sword duel over having sold a samurai’s master’s sword.
Let's ask shogo is that you?
My English is not good like him😭
This channel focuses more on scientific aspect of Japanese culture. please also watch our full videos!
Thanks for dropping by to our channel ! I hope you enjoyed our video!
@@samurai-tavern your English is still pretty good remember it’s about the message that’s the most important thing
Wow!
Just when you thought those things were dangerous before!😮
And even with brass reinforced rivets on a modern sheaths I don’t put my hand at the throat…
Well, swordsmanship isn't safe in most cases anyway right?
I agree! Practice could decrease the occurrence of accidents I think 🤔 thanks for dropping by 🥰 hope you like our videos!
Perhaps an additional outer layer at the mouth piece is saya for beginners?
Actually there are also different drawing techniques. I studied for years Katayama hoky Ryu iai and kenjutsu where actually you direct the whole sword to your opponent with your left hand, grab the tsuka with your right and reveal the blade by take back the saya and then swing the sword. Sound complicated explained but go have a look, that's very effective.
I always wondered about this bro thanks love my katana she does too
as long as you are drawing the katana fully from the saya your hand should never be in danger from nukiuchi
Yes, which need some practice depending on body’s flexibility.
Another thing is, we must place our hand at the right place.
Thanks for dropping by 🥰
We asked Shogo 😊
My iaido breaks the saya one day and that tip already broke my hand.😂
I’ve always had an aluminum sheath for the sword I dick around with. I’ve only noticed scratching on a draw a hand full of time. Do they break often?
I think it greatly depends on the drawing technique. A bad technique will worn away the scabbard really fast 🫠
so zenitsu's thunderclap and flash is heavily exaggerated "nukiuchi".
Incorrect it’s actually more efficient to cut watermelons and other large fruits without the scabbard using a katana
For a second there, I thought you were Shogo.
Many people thought so 😂 thanks for dropping by 🥰 hope you enjoy our videos!
I just made a mild steel koiguchi because the ox horn snapped.
Guarantee the steel won't break. 😉
I use the koshirae satsuma , or handachi , assembly , it has metal and leather reinforcement in strategic locations on the scabbard.🙏
How to protect yourself?
“Kill a stingray “
I constantly had this thought. And so my draw and when I put away the blade, the back of the blade always touches the scabbard.
Haha,
Lets practice until nothing touches in the scabbard, it is dificult…
The top of the scabbard slit is frequently made out of an waterbuffalo horn piace wich dont cut that easily as wood scabbard.
I’ve managed to correct myself for a perfect draw by using the back of the blade against the palms of my hand as a false scabbard. Severely do not recommend in non skilled use.
An enlightened blade, well to move through exterior a Battlecruiser with Admiral Cynthia Romgard on board, takes considerable, very Physical Strength and Skill.
Need some time to master Katana 😱
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For anyone wondering why they didn't just make the scabbard out of metal, all I'll say is that the single most overwhelmingly common historical complaint against military sabers issued with metal scabbards was how their scabbards would always blunt their blades.
Scabbard? nah I like to store my katana in the bodies of my enemies
Now i can safely cut space and dimensions in half without getting cut myself.
When drawing the blade the only part of the blade making contact should be the Mune.. silently... putting the blade back silently on the Mune...no torquing..the kisaki is continuously moving forward..the saya is moving back..using the fingers to flip forward.. putting back saya goes on to the blade first.. silently...you should not hear the blade drawn...
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*THERE WILL BE BLOOD!*
*SHED!*
*THE MAN IN THE MIRROR NODS HIS HEAD!*
Applying slight twisting pressure helps
That technique is basically the foundation of batto-do
How to protect your hand. Proper technique
True, practice makes perfect!
tunder breathing be like: tunder breathing first form tunder clap and flash
I was just talking with some people on another video about the saya fatigue and the angle of exit
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hey! just discovered your channel. i had heard of this technique before, but i didn't know its name, nor did i really consider the possibility of injury. very informative! also, your English pronunciation is amazing! subscribed.
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I think the probability of breaking scabbard is very low if you are trained swordsman, however it is not hundred percent safe no matter how much you are experienced. This is why I recommend to reinforce the scabbard before you try nukiuchi technique!
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The only real way to protect your left hand is to use proper technique when performing the draw. Ray skin on the saya is nit the answer. I've seen firsthand a high level practitioner cut right through his rayskin wrapped saya and slice his hand open.
A topic I've seen no one cover. Always questioned wheather fast draws damage scabbards or not, after more than a decade, I have the answer.
Any chance you could also cover katana specifically for display cuts, like the very wide ones?
Hey Kitch thanks for dropping by. i guess you are saying the wider and bigger Katana used for cutting a row of Rolled Tatami in Battoudo right?
@@samurai-tavern Yes, corrent. Thank you.
Let me see if i have chance to come across those kind of Katana. They are quite different from what I am learning now. They pull out their Katana, and do Kamae before they cut. I am guessing the speed of drawing sword is slower and thus lower risk of breaking the Saya.
@@samurai-tavern i noticed that too and always wondered why it was so. Very much an uncoverdd topic in English.
Any chance you might do collab with other content creators tjat cover swords and sword-making?
how about holding it a little bit farther from the entry? sounds like a good idea don't know
It is a good idea!
The most dangerous scenario is when the saya breaks. The blade will be exposed and it will cut our hand 🥲
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@@samurai-tavern can see how that is the worst case
だから一護 の刃は鞘があるない
Oh niiice! This is awesome info
Stringrays are the best swordsmen
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From the slow motion, you seem to start pulling the sword from the scabbard then stop and then pull the scabbard from the sword?
I guess you cannot make a mistake here as you won't feel it until it's too late!
Yea, there are different forms in Iai. Sometimes I have to do both from the same time (pulling scabbard away, and pulling Katana out of scabbard) in order to draw Katana out at shortest time.
You are right…. The scariest part is to cut ourselves at high speed 😅 and get bloody out of sudden 😅
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The way this is shot reminds me of Let's Ask Shogo
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exactly, but that results from a total inability to know how to draw, of course it's the scabbard that slides against the flat back of the blade and not the cutting edge. For that you must not pull the saber but pull the scabbard backwards.
See, this is why I'm happy to be Filipino as well as Japanese... I can't imagine using such an expensive blade for anything BUT display... give me my cheap machete or karambit any day. I'll get the job done.
Proper draw technique have to be practice for years until perfect so to perform this demonstration
to be honest , it is a shame to perform iaido technique without properly drawing the blade completely out of the scabbard when striking. Only samurai with lack of training does. So to honor the way of the old days, practice practice and practice and make the Way of Samurai proud
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Meanwhile the European Broadsword and Indian Scimitar: 👀
And japanese sword: 😗
@@samurai-tavern that’s a tanto right?
The term " draw weight "
Funnt enough i always worried about the way i sheathed my blades my entire life. I never liked any type of resistance or strain entering or drawing
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Great I finally have a use for my 7 stingrays skins 🙃
Hahaha! Where did you get those from? 7 is a lot!
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@@samurai-tavern aquaman owed me me money he only had skins
This is the ending of Ruroni Kenshin? He changes the sword position to the opposite side
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LOL I had to learn it the hard way mine is a straight blade without the curve so it's kind of disappointing because it's not very forgiving if you don't make the triangle I almost cut all my fingers off if I wasn't quick enough to realize that I have lever inside of it and I stopped just before I cut my pinky off now to avoid that I've changed my stance and I no longer hold The Edge while I'm drawing I hold the opposite end of the sheeth and I draw as if I was doing yoga and now like a firefighter my Katana is the hose and the spout is where the point of where the water comes out is concentrated into a stream so now it becomes a form of water breathing and precision
Next time I'll remind myself to watch the entire vid. I tried this and now my fingers are on the floor. FML!
the sheath for mine has split halfway down the middle. How should i fix it? i wanna say its a katana but its to short to be but much larger than a knife. Its strait from japan and came home with my father and i would
like to keep it in the best condition as well as the most original condition. any tips?
It takes YEARS to do what you display removing from scabbard like this. Don't recommend bringing this to scuffle.
Yea, if it is a scuffle, I guess we should draw it out before the fight start 😱 thanks for dropping by and I hope you enjoyed our videos!
@@samurai-tavern The Nude Midnight Scabbard Thief of Medieval Japan, would before a War, go around to each little home and steal their scabbards and leave the Kitana laying naked. FYI FvT
"JUDGEMENT CUT"
*DOES 4 JC* jackpot
We should be careful☺️
prominent technique in himura Kenshin's fighting style his is known as battojutsu
How did both ends of what was cut in the beginning get cut
Do you mean both sides of the pole-like thing? (Rolled Tatami).
The rolled tatami/strawmat came in rectangular. We just roll it up.
Chainmail or lether gountlet?
Depending on the material of chainmail I guess. Not recommended if the material is something harder than iton. It will cause the sword to chip if the wood of scabbard is completely worn away (speaking from my own experience 😩, the tip of my sword chipped away when it came in contact with the ray skin that I used to wrap the saya). Leather gauntlet is like a glove am I right? It might be difficult to grip the the sword and also a bit stiff for Iai movement if I put on that I think 🤔 will try it out someday!
@@samurai-tavern they are glove but many of swordman in Europe use them (or they variation) the grip Is not a problem also they provide a bether grip
Oddly the Vikings had a similar draw strike.
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