The Sword Maker

Posted in Art, Design
By Sam Bathe on 26 Nov 2011

Part of Etsy’s expanding video series, Korehira Watanabe is one of the last remaining Japanese swordsmiths, honing his craft for 40 years as he strives to recreate the mythical Koto sword. Directed by Takeshi Fukunaga.

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