Handmade in Japan S01E01 Samurai Sword 720p HDTV x264-JR torrent

On the island of Kyushu in Japan, one of the country's last remaining families
of Samurai sword makers are continuing a tradition their ancestors began
nearly three centuries ago. Working with his brother and son, Shiro Kunimitsu
is dedicated to perfecting the art of producing swords of exceptional
sharpness and durability. This film follows Shiro and his family as they
lovingly craft a sword - a process that takes many months. We discover the
importance of the sword in the ancient Samurai code, its enduring spiritual
and symbolic power, and the challenges facing the dwindling numbers of sword
makers in Japan today.