Japanese Knife & Sword City: Seki Experience ★ ONLY in JAPAN
Traveling for KNIVES and SWORDS! The Japanese knife is quite simply the best in the world. The place best known for them is Seki (関市) in Gifu where Japanese Samurai swords have been forged for over 700 years. That tradition continues today in its knives and cutlery. They're perfect.
Following World War 2, the city changed from forging the katana to producing some of the world's best knives and cutlery. So, I ended up at Seki Station recently -- to buy the best knife in Japan! Maybe even a samurai sword, too.
In this episode, John travels to Seki city in Gifu prefecture to check out the CUTLERY FESTIVAL known as the HAMONO MATSURI (刃物まつり) in Japan. Now only will you find over 43 knife makers selling their best at discounted prices, you'll see the most unique knives anywhere as well as Chanbara performances (Samurai Sword Fight Acting).
The most unique part of the Hamono Festuval is an authentic demonstration of traditional sword forging using Tamahagane Steel.
HOW MUCH IS A REAL SAMURAI SWORD?
They start at 400,000 to 600,000 Yen ($4,000 to $6000) and can go up to $20,000! We'll see swords being made in Seki.
HOW TO BUY A JAPANESE KNIFE:
There many things to consider such as the type of steel, the type of knife, it's balance and of course, it's price.
WHEN IS SEKI'S HAMONO CUTLERY FESTIVAL ( 刃物まつり ) ?
2019 October 12th and 13th (Saturday & Sunday)
URL: (English available)
* It takes place on the second weekend of October annually.
The knife I bought:
Mcusta ZANMAI Classic Pro Damascus Flame
Santoku 180mm ￥15,000 Festival Price
Hida Beef (Hida Gyu 飛騨牛) is one of Japan's top wagyu beef and worth trying in Gifu or the Nagoya area.
HOW TO GET TO SEKI:
Best is to rent a car. It's easiest to get around this way because trains don't leave often in the countryside and many places like Monet's Pond can be accessed only by infrequent buses.
By Train, it's a short and scenic ride from Nagoya Station or Gifu Station.
Google Map:
Seki Station
Monet's Pond
LINKS:
★ Seki Sightseeing Association（関市観光協会）
★ Bushido Tsurugikai Association（武士道剣会）
THANK YOU!
I want to say ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU to Seki city and the wonderful people who helped me make this special episode. If you are interested in Seki, please check out their sightseeing page and feel free to contact them. They really want you to enjoy their hometown! -john
What is Damascus Steel?
Mr. Walter Sorrells made an excellent video on YouTube explaining it. I also learned more about knife making from his channel.
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This show has been created and produced by John Daub ジョン・ドーブ. He's been living and working in Japan for over 18 years and regularly reports on TV for Japan's International Channel.
SB21: History of Abingdon, VA and the Virginia Creeper Trail with Amanda of Visit Abingdon.
We had a fun day hanging out with Amanda of the Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau. Please excuse the faux paw around :38. Sorry, Amanda, we only do one take!
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Backbone rock hike: Hit the Trail
Dangerous hike? Maybe, me (Woogle) and Greywolf ascended up into Damascus va where the Appalachian trail runs through. We carried on up the roads a bit and found Backbone rock. This place is beautiful. It is an old highwall rock formation with a tunnel carved for a railroad bed to go through. This tunnel is now a road for cars. You climb up 150+ stairs to reach the top of the highwall and are greeted with a beautiful view. You can descend down the other side and enjoy Beaver creek with some fishing, or just regular old picnicking.
Overall this hike was easy. The stairs can be challenging for those who are not in great shape, but for me I had no problem.
The biggest concern I had was the sheer drop offs. I personally am not bothered for I am not afraid of heights, nor am I super clumsy but bringing a kid up there may not be the best of ideas. Also avoid it on a rainy day because those rocks get slick quick.
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Day 43 on The Appalachian Trail, Demascus
Day 43 on the Appalachian Trail
Don't Give Up
Wise Old River performs Don't Give Up during the 2012 Christmas Concert at the Historic Down Home in Johnson City, TN.
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Jamen Denton & Wise Old River @The Old Mill
Wise Old River opened the Old Mill's season on April 6, 2012. Here's a Jamen Denton take on a Bobby Rush tune.
Overmountain Victory Trail
Hike along a portion of the Overmountain Trail from the Revolutionary War Days
15 Jan 2017 - High Bridge Trail
A few highlights on my ride on High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA
Humpback Rocks and Devil's Backbone/Camp
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Thank you for watching as I attempt a thru hike of the Appalachian trail which started feb 15th. Walking in the Shenandoah.
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USA: Military jet crashes into residential area in California
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A U.S. military jet crashed into a residential area in California's Imperial Valley on Wednesday. The aircraft, reportedly a Third Marine Aircraft Wing AV-8B Harrier, crashed at approximately 14:20 local time.
Footage courtesy of Carlos Cuevas.
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Jamen Denton his father Jim warm up before a show at the Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson City on Friday, November 16th, 2012 in Johnson City
Appalachian Fall Beauty
Appalachian Fall Beauty takes one of my favorite
seasons, and highlights a few of the most beautiful and
peaceful places I've ever had the pleasure to visit.
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on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I can't help but feel the cool
autumn breezes, and smell the fresh northern air every time
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Jamen and Jim Denton with Wise Old River
Jamen and Jim warm up before a show at The Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson City on November 16, 2012.
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Jamen Denton & Wise Old River perform at Wolf Hills Brewery in Abingdon, VA on April 26, 2014.
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To Katahdin: 115 Miles on the North Country Trail
Hello there ladies and gents, welcome to the first video in our To Katahdin series, which will follow us along our thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Here we get some much needed practice hiking to the North Country Brewery via a week-long journey along the North Country Trail. ENJOY!