Restoring a Kamikaze Pilot's Sword Found Underwater After 80 Years

Watch the complete restoration journey of a World War II kamikaze pilot's katana sword, recovered from the Pacific Ocean floor after 80 years of submersion. This comprehensive documentary shows every step of the meticulous restoration process, from removing marine encrustations and heavy saltwater corrosion to traditional Japanese sword polishing techniques and final museum-quality presentation.

🗾 RESTORATION STAGES:

Ocean recovery documentation and initial assessment
Marine encrustation removal (barnacles, coral, biological growth)
Saltwater desalination and rust stabilization
Complete disassembly of all sword components
Electrolytic rust reduction treatment
Traditional Japanese hand polishing (rough, medium, fine stages)
Final mirror polishing and narume burnishing
Handle restoration with ray skin and silk wrapping
Brass fittings cleaning and preservation
Scabbard reconstruction with urushi lacquer
Sacred purification and protective oiling
Museum display preparation

This video honors the memory of fallen World War II pilots while preserving an important historical artifact through authentic Japanese sword restoration methods including togishi polishing techniques, revealing the sword's hamon temper line, jihada grain pattern, and original craftsmanship.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER:

This content is AI-generated for educational and entertainment purposes only. The restoration process depicted follows traditional Japanese sword restoration techniques and is presented to showcase historical preservation methods. This video is not intended to glorify war but to honor historical artifacts and traditional craftsmanship.