Shibata~san Visit - Making Habaki for an Antique Sword

Some bits of footage in the museum forge on a cool morning following the process of making a habaki (blade collar) for an antique sword recently brought from Japan. This project was completed by a young blacksmith the next day after returning home.

more info: https://islandblacksmith.ca/
full process of making habaki: https://rumble.com/v2fcq4d-tldw-21-making-a-tanto-habaki-with-simple-tools.html