Gan katan miami: Gan Katan (Miami Hebrew Activity Center)
Gan Katan (Miami Hebrew Activity Center LLC), Religious Exempt Facility
Gan Katan (Miami Hebrew Activity Center LLC)
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Gan Katan (Miami Hebrew Activity Center LLC) is a religious exempt facility in Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida that welcomes your child and family. Sensitive, loving interactions with teachers are the active ingredients of high quality early care and learning programs. Children benefit socially, intellectually and physically from participation in quality group care experiences, with proven results that last into their school years. Quality child care/day care programs also involve parents—regularly telling you about your child’s daily activities, and sharing information about child development topics and activity ideas to enjoy at home.
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Monday
8:30AM – 4:30PM
Tuesday
8:30AM – 4:30PM
Wednesday
8:30AM – 4:30PM
Thursday
8:30AM – 4:30PM
Friday
8:30AM – 2:30PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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License number: X11MD0049
Expiration date: Jan 4, 2020
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7055 Bonita Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 725-5548
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Our Miami Personal Injury Law Firm Client Reviews
Pedro Castillo
20:11 20 Sep 22
Totalmente bien atendido y valentina es super activa y profesional, muy agradado de su s labores.
Marjorie Frederic
03:33 18 Sep 22
Anthony Rosenfield
18:41 11 Sep 22
I have been a client of the Shaked Law Firm and was extremely impressed with their professionalism and the result obtained. Sagi Shaked and his team were responsive to all my questions and always steered in the right direction. I would highly recommend anyone to Sagi Shaked and the Shaked Law Firm for your personal injury case. As an attorney I have referred Sagi Shaked several cases because of the amazing work he did on my file and my referrals.
Dan Rose
18:40 11 Sep 22
Thanks to Shaked law firm for Handling an extensive case for me over the last year and a 1/2 and they have been the utmost professional and amazing film to work with Process thank you so much for making it painless for us i love you guys
Donquavious Dingleton
19:32 01 Sep 22
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דנה אגם גטר
17:02 23 Aug 22
Thank you for everything!!! We got injured from a car accident and Sagi helped us so much. The staff was amazing ,very helpful and so kind! Thank you Valentina, Raquel, Abagail, Courtney and every one else!!You’re the best (;
Yoram Getter
14:55 23 Aug 22
Had an amazing experience with Shaked the lawyers were incredible they truly cared to help me the best they could also had an amazing experience with Valentina Arango.
charlene wright
13:04 21 Aug 22
My experience with this firm was EXCELLENT. Everytime I had questions, they were answered. Whenever I needed to speak to my attorney, I did with no issues. He made me feel important and took his time speaking with me and made me feel important. All staff were kind and professional. Special thanks to Valentine
Daniel Bermudez
16:44 19 Jul 22
I am really satisfied with the service. This is my second case and I definitely want to continue coming back because I like the way Sagi and all of the lawyers professionally handled my cases.
Olga Matos
19:48 05 Jul 22
Very happy with the results! Thankful for the attorneys and amazing help from Raquel and Valentina.
Ryan Ecker
16:29 29 Jun 22
Sagi Shaked is a GREAT lawyer. 10/10 he will go above and beyond for you. As well as Cory Lapin and everyone at the Shaked Law Firm. They are some of the most hard working people. From my personal experience working with Shaked Law, I couldn’t be more satisfied. They will get you the outcome you expect and deserve, if not more!
yaniv boussiba
01:34 29 Jun 22
Everything from the beginning was great. Great communication, Sagi is a true professional in regards to all medical terms regarding our case, his recommendations were spot on and the strategy and patience of Sagi, made the insurance company pay the maximum.The staff was very helpful and polite, I already referred another friend to the firm. I would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a professional, honest and knowledgeable attorney, to use his services.
yofav April
14:59 24 Jun 22
Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers is the best. Job well done and awesome professionalism.
Sunny Virani
16:23 09 Jun 22
Very helpful. Will tell you the truth
Bryan Diaz
19:52 03 Jun 22
Sima Kupeer
01:31 09 Apr 22
Sagi handled my husbands injury case at the highest level of professionalism and from A-Z. Everything was so seamless. His office constantly kept us up to date and Sagi made sure that we got the results we expected from the claim.
leroy johnson
19:33 01 Apr 22
Team Shaked Exceeded all my expectations with my case 😊.Extra stars for Maria and Latrice !!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Luis Lopez
20:21 03 Mar 22
Juan Veiga
17:17 03 Mar 22
Well this law firm has a lot to be proud of… every step of the way they were there for me and my wife. Delivered incredible results and got us DOUBLE plus of what they were offering! They also worked hard to discount all our open medical bills adding thousands to our final settlements. I would highly recommend Sagi Shaked and his team to anyone that has suffered from any accident. You will not find a better firm anywhere let alone in Miami!
Dan Shporr
21:58 25 Oct 21
Felix Felendler
20:38 31 Aug 21
Jimmy Gomez
14:48 13 Aug 21
Nicole Passion
20:51 10 Aug 21
Sagi and his team were amazing. I highly recommend this Law Firm for any of your personal injury needs.
Jazmin Adjei
14:06 03 Aug 21
As a college student a few years back at Florida International University, a friend and I got rear ended returning from a New Years party by a drunk driver who attempted to flee the scene. I suffered personal injuries from this accident and was highly recommended by a relative to explore legal representation at Shaked Law Firm. Mr. Shaked was always very kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about his craft. He handled my case quickly and effortlessly and I was able to receive a nice financial compensation. In all of the years that I have known Mr. Shaked, he has maintained a track record for earnestly and honestly assisting his clients. You can tell that he truly loves what he does and he is always willing to share advice. Over the years, I truly appreciated the care with which he handled my case as a young college student and his positivity is what brought me back over 5+ years later to share the wonderful experience I had with him and his office. If you are searching for a lawyer who is earnest, compassionate, fair, and knowledgeable; then look no further then Mr. Sagi Shaked!
E Z
03:49 25 Jul 21
Manny,I just checked my mail and found the settlement check. I want to thank, you, for all your efforts on my case and claim. You were always up front and candid with me and treated me as a person and not just another case number, so thank you.Also please thank Sagi for taking my case and seeing it till the end.When I first spoke to him he said “you do your part and we will take care of it.”I appreciate all your assistance and favorable outcome.The best of life to you and those in your circle of influence.Much success to Sagi and the firm.Viva Cuba libre.Muchas GraciasEdwin Ortiz
Roy Perlmuter
19:15 06 Jul 21
When you hear about Personal Injury lawyers, it’s usually bad stories! Well this law firm has a lot to be proud of… every step of the way they were there for me and my wife. Delivered incredible results and got us DOUBLE plus of what they were offering! They also worked hard to discount all our open medical bills adding thousands to our final settlements. I would highly recommend Sagi Shaked and his team to anyone that has suffered from any accident. You will not find a better firm anywhere let alone Miami!
Sonia Sweet
18:49 23 Jun 21
Working with Sagi Shaked and lawyers in his Law Firm was an amazing experience! I was blown away by the compassion he had for me as a client, great communication between the lawyers (Maria & Cory), and their superior knowledge of the law. They truly made me feel like family. I would definitely recommend the Shaked Law Firm to anyone.
Harrison Shiels
23:17 22 Jun 21
Sagi and his team are some of the most talented lawyers in all of Florida!
Emma Messer
16:26 09 Jun 21
They have been truly patient with me was I have no patience but they are all awesome the secretaries are great I have called them a million times and they never got upset with me God bless them all
Erika Lopez
23:34 03 Jun 21
I have had an amazing experience with this law firm. They are very responsive they work the hardest to get what you deserve. The communication from the lawyers to the staff is absolutely above and beyond I would not recommend any other law firm
James Miley
16:00 30 Apr 21
Id like to thank Cory Lapin, Sagi Shaked, Joel Roth, and the entire Shaked Law Firm for doing an outstanding job with my case. They got me more money than I could ever have imagined. I would never consider any other attorneys besides them. They were available to help me with everything from day 1 and treated me with nothing but kindness and respect. Highly recommend them!
David chanoch
19:01 23 Apr 21
I want to thank the team at the Shaked Law Firm for taking my case and doing an amazing job. The entire team was extremely responsive and always there when I called. Sagi Shaked was honest from the beginning and told me every step that would occur. I highly recommend Sagi Shaked and his team for their hard work and excellent result on my case.
Raffi Rosenthal Kosover
01:48 18 Mar 21
Professional help and excellent services for what I needed
joanna rubin
15:49 20 Nov 20
Shaked law firm have gone above and beyond any expectations I had as we faced a law suit against Lyft after being injured on a ride as a passenger.Sagi and the whole team were incredibly attentive and thorough from day one and throughout the entire time until the case was settled.They also gave me a good comfortable feeling that they have everything under control and I could contact them at any time with any questions or concerns (i trusted them completely so I had almost non)This team of lawyers are super friendly and professional and will go the extra mile to get you the best outcome on your case.I highly recommend contacting them for your legal needs as I know if needed I will use their services again!
Floren Shkolnik
11:55 20 Nov 20
It was great working with Cory and Maria! Made the whole process smooth and with no headaches. Thanks for your help!
Adam Bair
21:09 06 Oct 20
One of the best personal injury and trial lawyers in the entire State. Highly respected in the legal world by lawyers and judges, and is considered the top of his field. He genuinely cares about his clients and can be trusted to always do what’s best for the client. I give him the highest recommendation possible and would absolutely trust him representing my family member.
Sirclashalot YT
00:32 18 Sep 20
I met Sagi following his stunning victory versus FPL. I made a point to meet this very special attorney. He was open to meeting and discussing how we both help the injured. I am a Board Certified workers’ compensation attorney and he is a Board Certified (double) trial attorney. Over the years we have teamed up to help injured workers and individuals. I can say this, Sagi and his firm can be hired with confidence. His results are staggering in personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Hire him and his firm truly care about the client first!
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22:29 05 Jul 20
Kamran Jelani
15:29 02 Jun 20
I called them live savers because i trust these guys more than anyone else if you need a best law firm please call them, i promise that would be the best call you’ll made .
David Abramovici
21:05 06 Mar 20
I am an attorney who specializes in workers’ compensation cases and I have known Sagi for many years. He is an incredible attorney with extensive trial experience and always gets his clients the very best results for their personal injury cases. In addition, he is very empathetic towards his clients and really cares about them and the results he gets them for their cases.
Footedhorse
15:48 26 Dec 19
I had a pleasant experience at the shaked law firm and I think Sagi and Joel are great individuals as they always helped me from the start’• the settlement recovery was more than expected and I am satisfied 100 percent. Thank you Sagi
Aniya Olabarria
21:11 23 Dec 19
Great service!! Fast and handled my case very well.. Definitely recommend this Lawfirm especially Shaked Shagi… love you guys thank you!!!
Immigration Lawyer Eran Ben Ezra
19:17 26 Nov 19
I have known Sagi Shaked for over 16 years. In that time, I have referred Sagi numerous personal injury cases. Sagi has obtained substantial settlements and verdicts for the people I have referred him. In fact, I referred him my personal assistant whose son was injured in an accident where Sagi got them a multi million dollar settlement. I highly recommend Sagi and his team to anyone injured in an accident.My friend got injured sagi got her over $400k. Few clients over the years sagi got them all high compensation. I am immigration lawyer who reffered Sagi many cases over 16 years and I can tell you. Sagi is the best personal injury lawyer i met. Call him he is the best. You will not regret calling him. He is super nice person. Honest and hard worker and very very smart lawyer that will get you the maximum for your case. Attorney Eran Ben Ezra-Esq
Fortune500 King
14:50 08 Oct 19
This is the best law firm in the country. I highly recommend Sagi and his staff to represent you on any case. Also thanks to Chris and Nathalie for treating me like a true family member.
Salomon Ojalvo
20:28 01 Oct 19
Very profesional lawyer and staff.Highly recommended.
Maria Tineo
19:03 26 Aug 19
I was pleased with Sagi and his staff. We are extremely happy with the results and the amount of money we received from this lawyer. Sagi is down to earth and is more than a lawyer. His staff was super attentive!
Dina Alon
20:42 27 Jun 19
My name is Dina and I wanted to just let everybody know how much I loved working with this firm. Their customer service is so professional and they did everything that they could to help and make me feel comfortable. I really appreciated their hard work and effort so I will definitely be using this company again.
Adelfia Paniagua
16:10 26 Jun 19
Excellent service, accurate reliable, Shaked and his team are very professional and friendly. Thanks to lawyer Shaked I closed an important chapter with the victory that only GOD and a great lawyer can give.THANK YOU SOO MUCH!AP
Victor James
19:31 21 Jun 19
Beyond thankful for sagi and his team. The results from his firm were beyond exceptional! The proccess was fast and sagi even picked up my calls on the weekend.
Deisel Alvarez
19:33 07 Jun 19
I want to thank sagi and his firm for the large settlement i got. The amount was more than expected! Also Chris ese really attentive along with nathaly!
Loulouse Charles
20:28 16 May 19
I want to thank sagi and the team for the whole process with my case, thanks also to nathali and chris for helping and assisting us!
jorge vasquez
16:47 02 May 19
I want to thank sagi and his team for the great work , i was impressed on the fast service. Wheneevr i called him he always returned my calls. Thanks once again. I have nevrr met anyone like Sagi and his firm.
Rafael Hung
17:34 24 Apr 19
My experience with the firm SHAKED LAW is exelente all the personnel very profecional and serious in their work. I recommend it 100%
Adriana Waldman
16:31 24 Apr 19
Very impressive law firm and the lawyer was amazing. Sagi and his staff fought for me till the end 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Evey Marie Benitez
16:05 02 Apr 19
I had a remarkable experience at the Shaked Law firm and want to thank Sagi, Manny, Chris, and Nathali for all the help ! They fought for till the end and I would highly recommend to anyone !
YOLANDA VARGAS`
16:01 11 Mar 19
Had a great experience at the shaked law firm and Sagi fight diligently to get us the maximum compensation. The staff was also amazing and Chris and Nathaly were always available to help. Thanks once again !!
jean rony jovin
21:40 20 Feb 19
I am satisfied with the outcome of my case and the representatiion I received from this firm. I want to thank Chris , Nathali , and Sagi for the great job.
Anamaria Roca
17:56 12 Feb 19
Excellent!!…great professional team…Carlos. Juliette, Natalie..and Shaked!! Thank you for all your help. 👍
Romel Luma
19:03 11 Feb 19
It’s was good experience Natalie , she’s was awesome she did a great job I ‘m very happy with her
Kar escorcia
15:09 16 Oct 18
Estoy muy satisfecho con el abogado Sagi Shaked por haberme llevado un caso de accidente, el cual concluyó de manera satisfactoria para mi Y mi familia. Agradezco de manera muy especial al abogado Sagi y su grupo de abogados.
henry Hoff
18:43 05 Oct 18
Great attorney and Sagi was always on top of my case. Really happy I consulted with his firm. Also thank you to Nathalie and Christopher for treating me like family once I recieved my settlement check.
Naor Lulu
15:17 12 Sep 18
I was very happy with the serviceAmazing job thanks Shaked 🙏Im high recommend
Maria Mejia
19:24 06 Sep 18
I had a great experience, everything went smoothly and timely. The staff was friendly, and kept up with my case the whole time.Thank you for everything !
nir bennun
18:54 04 Sep 18
Sagi is a great lawyer!! highly recommended
Anna Dubrovsky
03:21 17 Jul 18
Shaked Law Firm was involved in the representation of my client who was severely hurt while on vacation in Florida. I recommended Shaked Law Firm and my client was extremely satisfied with the legal representation he received. Shaked Law Firm was extremely professional, very aggressive and obtained maximum compensation for our mutual client. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who is looking for a personal injury attorney.
MOFA LIFE
18:35 11 Jul 18
Thiago Stoianov
19:54 07 Jun 18
Sagi was great, he and his stuff were very helpful. Everything went as expected!
Jesus Farias
15:12 22 May 18
Good at all recommended 100%
Gan Katan
17:45 21 May 18
ashley frahm
07:37 19 Apr 18
Mr. Sagi and his team were very helpful throughout the whole process and the results exceeded my expectations! They genuinely care and work hard for there clients, I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone!
tiara walker
14:56 18 Apr 18
I would recommend this law firm as eveyone is professional and nice. I have no complaints.
Dennis Montero
13:43 17 Apr 18
Sagi is an amazing person and lawyer! I recommend him to anyone who needs representation. He really cares as a person and takes time for his clients.
Jack S
23:36 02 Apr 18
Our case was small but Sagi fought for us like we were ‘big’ clients. He always took personal calls or responded ASAP. He got us the maximum amount and handled all the medical expenses efficiently as well. Credit also to his entire team. I highly recommend these guys. A 5-Star experience.
Ivan on Youtube
14:23 29 Mar 18
Words cannot really express accurately the gratitude I have for choosing to allow Sagi and his team to represent me. I was always in the loop when information became available. I was guided towards looking for a good recovery after my accident. Doctors I went to were more than happy to work with my lawyers when it came down to billing. Most definitely recommend Shaked Law Firm to anyone who has had an accident and are in need of legal help. Great work everyone. I know exactly who to contact when I need help!
M. Rodriguez
16:17 20 Mar 18
Great group of attorneys and staff. Would highly recommend.
Lo G
02:52 01 Mar 18
Great law firm with a knowledgeable group of attorneys. After hearing about them from Miami News Today, I would definitely utilize their services again, without hesitation.
Manny Garcia
22:14 23 Jan 18
Sagi is one of the best personal injury attorneys I have consulted with and I would recommend him to everyone. The Shaked law firm has helped me more than what I expected. Extremely professional and will definitely hire again. Thank you for your great Service and what you contribute to our community. We need more individuals like your self and your staff
Devontrea Tyler
12:54 07 Nov 17
Shaked Law Firm is Awesome.Sagi Shaked and his team were absolutely fantastic.
Nancy Barney
01:10 08 Oct 17
Javier Puertas
12:56 22 Sep 17
Great law firmed! Would definitely recommend to everyone! Very attentive and knowledgeable!
Yessenia Navarro
18:15 23 Aug 17
Great Law Firm. Exceptional Service. Highly Recommended!
Michael Bradly
15:35 12 Jul 17
Great law firm with great team of lawyers who were always available when I most needed them ! Been to other lawyers in Miami but attorney Sagi and his team certainly stand out from the rest of their competition. I would definitely hire them again if I needed to.
Coral Gables Inc
13:39 12 Jul 17
This law firm was referred to us by a fellow colleague who had a legal case with attorney Sagi and received great results on behalf of his case outcome. We put our full trust into Sagi and the Shaked Law Firm when dealing with our own personal legal matters and would recommend him and his superb team of attorneys to anyone who seeks top notch legal representation in South Florida.
Roberto Arevalo
22:47 06 Jul 17
Sheked law es una firma de abogados con mucha seriedad que en lo personal me trataron con respeto y pelearon mi caso hasta lograr conseguir la mejor recompensa para mis lesiones definitivamente lo recomiendo al100%
Daniel Silva
17:19 06 Jul 17
Great service! All of the members from the team were very helpful and willing to give you a hand in whatever you need, would definitely recommend
anonymous 47
16:05 06 Jul 17
I was very satisfied with the Shaked Law Firm and how attorney Sagi was able to settle my case in such an expedited manner. Working full time I was not able to be on top of my case, but Sagi and his team were always informative of what was going on and made this whole legal procedure as easy as possible.
yeni cue
15:36 06 Jul 17
The Shaked law firm was very punctual with my case and thanks to them i got a genorous amount of money.
Alpha Consulting
22:06 30 Jun 17
Outstanding Service!! An attorney that really fights hard for you. Helped my father get an excellent settlement. We appreciated all the guidance and honesty from the Shaked Law Firm.
Aidan yahav
13:19 28 Jun 17
The Shaked Law firm represented me in a injury case. They always returned my calls and were very professional and got me a lot more money than I ever expected. I highly recommend Sagi Shaked and the Shaked Law firm.
Vertie Garrett
15:27 27 Jun 17
I highly recommend your law firm to any and everyone, for your experience, knowledge and most of all your concern and carrying for you clients.
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19:37 23 Jun 17
Teddy O’Rourke
13:30 31 May 17
Sagi and his team are hardworking and honest. They are looking out for our best interest. I’m grateful for the work they are doing.
Ruben Leslie
14:50 22 Dec 16
Honesty, Determination & Success. These 3 words are what me and my family think of when we look back at the hard work Sagi Shaked put into resolving our civil suit. Sagi fought hard and always kept us informed of the statues of our case. He never lacked any potential and continued to push every avenue possible to win our case. We did end up on a settlement that helped me and my family out tremendously. Sagi was always honest and up front about the entire process. Needless to say he was always in our corner helping us through this battle. We highly recommended Him to anyone considering attaining him for legal counsel.
S C
13:00 06 Sep 16
Great law firm great staff was very pleased with this firm, highly recommended
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22:50 28 Jan 16
Great firm.. Get the job done w amazing results!Thank uI would recommend to anyone readying!!!
Devolver Digital has prepared five unannounced games for gamers at once – all of them will be released in 2021
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Over the past few years, Devolver Digital has grown into one of the most interesting and original publishers in the gaming industry. During the year, the company releases quite a few independent projects. Many of them, such as 9The 0025 Katana Zero and Carrion have become crowd favorites, while others, like the Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout , have achieved impressive popularity.
In the coming year 2021, the publisher does not intend to lose momentum.
On its official Twitter account, Devolver Digital posted a message that the publisher will release five games in 2021 that have not yet been announced. The team hung up the intrigue and invited the fans to choose the most anticipated titles, without indicating what awaits them.
Which of the five unannounced Devolver Digital games releasing next year is your most anticipated?
— Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) December 30, 2020
In addition to these five, six more games have been confirmed for release this year: Olija , Boomerang X , Shadow Warrior 3 , Weird West , Card Shark and Hero6 .
Last October Devolver Digital announced the acquisition of Croteam , known from the Serious Sam series and The Talos Principle . The Croatian studio released the meat shooter Serious Sam 4 in 2020.
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Samurai sword – the soul of a samurai. | Tour Operator, Travel Agency Premium Travel
One of the most popular souvenirs that tourists in Japan want to buy is the Japanese sword, known to us as a katana.
Katana is one of the most famous Japanese brands in the world, along with kimono, sake, sakura and other stereotypical ideas about Japan.
Today we will try to find out what a katana is, how to use it and whether it can be exported from Japan.
The first mention of swords in Japanese chronicles refers to the period of the creation of the country by the heavenly gods. Already in the Japanese myths of Kojiki, several swords appear, the most famous of which are Totsuka no Tsurugi, which belonged to the brother of the supreme goddess Amaterasu, the god of the wind Susanoo, and the Kusanagi sword, presented to Amaterasu by his grandson Ninigi no Mikoto, and passed from him to his son, the first emperor of Japan Jimmu and currently kept at the Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya.
With the sword Totsuka no Tsurugi, the creator god of Japan, Izanagi, killed his son, the god of fire, Kagutsuchi, and his blood flowing from the sword turned into volcanoes scattered around the country.
Thus, for the Japanese, the sword is not just a weapon, but also a sacred object, directly connected with divine powers.
If we talk about the factual side of the issue, then the very first Japanese swords were made of stone and existed already in the Jomon period, that is, several thousand years before our era. However, it is believed that they were used only for ritual purposes. And indeed, swinging a stone sword should not be very convenient.
Bronze swords and combat swords appeared in Japan around the 3rd century BC, when immigrants from the Korean peninsula began to enter the country. They also brought with them the technology of metal forging. Until about the 8th century, Japanese swords were copies of Chinese and Korean ones, but they were much worse in quality. Then they did not yet have a modern curved shape and were straight. But by the end of the 9th century, Japanese blacksmiths created their own unique forging technologies that surpassed the mainland ones, and at the same time the modern form of the blade took shape.
In 2017, there were 188 blacksmiths in the country who forge Japanese swords using original technologies. In order to become a swordsmith, you need to unlearn a few years and pass a special exam. Currently, the number of such blacksmiths is steadily declining.
So, how were Japanese swords made. Since, as we have already said, the sword was not just a weapon, but also a sacred object, its manufacture was approached with all severity. Before starting work, the blacksmith had to fast and pray a lot, during work he was forbidden to drink alcohol and eat meat, and only the master himself and his assistant could enter the forge. The blacksmith turned into a kind of priest. The very same process of making a sword took several months.
Satetsu iron sand was used to make steel. It was washed and melted into steel, getting rid of slag along the way. Naturally, this was a rather technologically complex process and very little pure steel was obtained. Basically, it still contained cast iron, low-grade iron and other fractions. One way or another, in ancient times, each blacksmith smelted steel on his own, and each had his own recipes and secrets, which have now been practically lost.
The resulting steel is called tamahagane. Currently, there is only one smelter in Japan, the Tatara, where tamahagane steel is produced, from which all Japanese swords are still made to this day. After smelting, tamahagane looks like a piece of a meteorite and shimmers in different colors, for which it is called diamond.
Next, the steel is heated and formed into a bar, which is then flattened into a cake. Then this cake is folded, and flattened again, and folded again, and flattened again, and this process is repeated many times. However, the workpiece was almost always made from more than one type. Often used metal of different hardness. The combination of a soft (viscous) core and a hard (hard) shell provided the weapon with long-term sharpness and toughness. Otherwise, hard steel would be brittle, and soft steel would grind quickly. As a result, several hundred thousand layers of steel were formed in the future blade, consisting of the strongest microcrystals.
After forging, the sword is hardened in a special way and it is at this moment that it receives its characteristic curve and pattern on the blade – jamon. By the way, thanks to this particular pattern, the sword is considered not just a weapon, but also a work of art. Often, jamon is also a hallmark of the master, and by jamon one can determine who exactly made this blade.
The sword does not have clearly defined standards for bending, section, thickness and other elements. They differ depending on the master, blacksmith school and the purpose of the blade.
After hardening, the sword goes to the grinder and grinder. Currently, this is often a different master. At this stage, he can correct some shortcomings. Grinding and sharpening begin with larger stones, and then gradually the master moves on to smaller ones. This process also takes several days. In this process, it is important to preserve the individual jamon and style of the blacksmith.
Swords can be engraved, but combat swords are almost never engraved. Only on swords forged for ritual purposes.
As you can see, the Japanese sword is a very complex handmade product that requires a combination of different technologies, the skills of many people, many years of practice and months of work. How much can a real Japanese sword cost.
First, it should be noted that the age of the sword does not have much effect on its price. Sometimes a modern sword can cost more than a sword that is several hundred years old. This is due to the fact that, both now and in antiquity, there were high-level craftsmen and artisans who produced low-grade swords. But what really affects the price is reliable information about what battles this or that blade took part in, and who was its owner.
Famous swords can cost a fortune. In general, a study of the prices of modern swords, forged by currently living blacksmiths, shows that the price for the simplest sword starts at about $ 7,500 and goes up to $ 25,000. This applies to standard katana swords.
Wakizashi short sword or tanto can be found on sale for $4500-8000. The price of a great odachi sword can be as high as $100,000. We repeat that these are modern swords made by blacksmiths living at the moment.
As for historical swords, there is a slightly different principle, and the price depends on the rating assigned by the special expert organization Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai “Japanese Sword Art Preservation Society “.
According to the classification of this society, there are the following categories of swords:
1) Hodzon Token (preserved sword) – the prices for this type of swords range from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars.
2) Tokubetsu Hozon Token (Special Preserved Sword) – such a blade will cost from 3,000 to 30,000 dollars
3) Juyo Token (sword of great value) will cost you between $10,000 and $50,000.
The most expensive Japanese sword ever sold is a 13th century katana sold in 1992 at a private auction to an anonymous collector for $418,000.
An issue that concerns a significant number of tourists, collectors and people involved in Japanese martial arts: Is it possible to export swords from Japan. The answer is simple: you can, but not all .
You can export any industrially made souvenir swords without any problems and even without obtaining a special permit, if they are made of a non-magnetic alloy. The non-magnetic alloy indicates that this sword cannot be sharpened and used as a weapon. The store will give you a document confirming that the sword is souvenir and has no value.
Iaito practice swords can be taken out easily. They are also made from a non-magnetic alloy and theoretically cannot be used as a weapon (of course, if desired, a teaspoon can also be used as a weapon, not to mention a one and a half meter sword, albeit made of brittle iron).
In order to take it out, you will need to present it at the check-in desk to an airline employee who will call the police. The police will check that the blade is not magnetic, rewrite your passport data and demand some kind of confirmation that you are really into martial arts, as well as ask a couple of ritual questions and let go in peace.
It is important to remember that no one will let you carry the sword on the plane (If you watched “Kill Bill” and remember the scene where the heroine of Uma Thurman is sitting on the plane, and the sword is leaning against the window, you should know that at this moment there are more than one athlete who is engaged in iaido, died of laughter. It doesn’t happen like that). So take care of additional luggage space in advance, because the sword will not enter the suitcase.
As for hand-forged traditional swords, it’s a bit more difficult. To export them, you will need to obtain a special permit, which is issued within two weeks. The store can issue it in advance, but then you will have to pay for the sword in advance.
In addition, you will need to get a permit from the police to carry a sword, because you can’t just carry a sword on the streets. But this can also arrange the store in advance.
If you are not going to take the sword out of Japan, you must register it with the police department.
Until now, there are several traditional martial arts in Japan that teach swordsmanship. One of the most famous is the art of Iaido – the art of instantly drawing a sword from its scabbard and winning with one blow.
In the initial stages of mastering this art, students use an iaito training sword (as described above, unsharpened from a fragile non-magnetic alloy, made by stamping), but after reaching a certain level, usually after an average of 15-16 years after the start of classes, students get the right to train real sword.