This site is a window into the world of Traditional Japanese Swordsmithing through the experience of Apprentice Pierre Nadeau and his mentors as well as a resource for those wishing to learn more directly from the source.
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InsideKyoto: A Foreign Sword Maker In Japan
Chris Rowthorn, the Editor in Chief of the Lonely Planet Japan travel guidebook visits Pierre at the forge in Shimizu. Original Link
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Soulsmithingへようこそ！
日本刀の製造と文化、鍛冶屋についての記事、ブログや関連サイトについて紹介しています。 （基本英語かフランス語です）
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Book – Katana Kantei: Facts and Fundamentals
A refreshing look at Japanese sword appraisal Review of a new book published by Kodansha, originally authored by Nakahara Nobuo and translated by Paul Martin Originally published in Japanese as Katana no kanshō — Kihon to Jissen 刀の鑑賞 基本と実践 (Sword Appraisal — Theory and Practice) as a semi-private venture, the book has been released to…
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Book: Introduction to Japanese Swords through pictures
Introduction to Japanese Swords through pictures. Reference work on etiquette, appraisal, maintenance, and mostly the presentation of Japanese swords L’étiquette des sabres Sageo (scabbard cord) tying according to various schools / Maintenance / Appraisal By the Zen Nippon Tosho Kai (All Japan Swordsmith Association) English and Japanese – 48 pages – ISBN: 4990231627 Bilingual book…
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Exhibition catalogue: Masamune and his lineage
Exhibition catalogue « Masamune and his lineage » held at the Sano Art Museum, 2002 by the Sano Art Museum Japanese – 183 pages – ISBN: 4915857549 This catalogue is now very well known for the quality of its photographs, printing, paper, and the swords presented. This book has been out of print ever since…
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DVD: The Ancient Techniques and Spirit of the Japanese Sword: A Modern Challenge
A Top quality DVD on Japanese sword making by the All Japan Swordsmiths Association (Zen Nippon Tosho Kai) English / Japanese
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Eye-Ai: Living By the Sword
The 30+ year-old Eye-Ai magazine focuses on Japanese culture and entertainment. Authored by Jonathon Walsh. Several technical mistakes were inadvertently inserted by the Editor, mainly in the photo captions.
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Hiragana Times: Canadian Living by the Sword
The Hiragana Times is a great bilingual magazine for students of the Japanese and the English languages. Authored by Jonathon Walsh. Several technical mistakes were inadvertently inserted by the Editor.
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Kiyota gets Doryoku-sho at the NBTHK 2007 forging competition!
Each year, the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (NBTHK – Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) organizes competitions for the different fields of craftsmanship related to the Japanese Sword. Kiyota has submitted a sword almost every year since he became independent in 2000. His competition swords have always reflected his focus of…
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How to become a swordsmith apprentice in Japan
The number of individuals who wish to become a heir in the tradition of Japanese swordsmithing by undertaking traditional apprenticeship in Japan has grown considerably. This is probably due to the internationalization of communications, giving a feeling that the very remote and peculiar culture of the Japanese sword is now more accessible, and it probably…
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Kansai Time Out – Cutting Art: Introduction to the Japanese Sword and its world
Authored by Pierre Nadeau and published in the September 2007 issue as a 900 word article in the Kansai Time Out, a magazine for English speakers published in Western Japan. Several technical mistakes were inadvertently inserted by the Editor, such as the remaining time on Pierre’s apprenticeship or other technical details.
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Kiyota JIROKUNIETSU at the Forge
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Kiyota joins his master’s group and goes to Lithuania for a demonstration!
For the second time, the Kawachi Ichi-mon Kai (Mukansa smith Kawachi Kunihira’s direct group of apprentices, including Kiyota) went to Lithuania this summer. This time, the group was part of a series of events on the general theme of japanese arts, along with traditional dance accompanied by koto and shamisen players, a bonsai exhibition, and…
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Salut! Bonjour! – Interview
A brief appearance on a TVA Québéc morning show live from Japan – site
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Japanese Swords by Kiyota Jirokunietsu
All material presented on this page is copyrighted. 2007: Sue-Bizen Sukesada Yosozaemon-style short katana The swordsmith signature Sukesada was used by a considerable number of smith spanning the later part of the Muromachi period (1392-1573) through the first third of the Edo period (1600-1867). It is generally recognized that Sukesada Yosozaemon is one of the…