Adam Savage Marvels Over Centuries-Old Samurai Sword Tsuba! (at @metmuseum )

In case you aren't familiar, the tsuba is a sword guard that served both practical and symbolic purposes in Japan, and the level of craftspersonship is, in Adam Savage's words, "mildly upsetting." @metmuseumconservator and armorer Ted Hunter delves into the history of tsuba, and shows us some examples that are truly breathtaking, spanning centuries, materials and cultures. The MET's Arms and Armor Department: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor The Met Museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/ Playlist of our @metmuseum videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtitKU0CAeiUv8endzt93QO2_T96n_xe Adam Savage Tours Samurai Helmets! https://youtu.be/aX023WWlH_A Amazing (and REAL) Medieval Full-Face Helmets! https://youtu.be/yS3TtXkhnjQ Adam Savage Tours Medieval Crossbows: https://youtu.be/zretcxDkU1I Subscribe for more videos (and click the bell for notifications): http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=testedcom Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA/join Tested and Adam Savage Ts, stickers, (de) merit badges and more: https://tested-store.com Savage Merchandising: https://adamsavage.com/ About Tested: https://www.tested.com/about Meet Adam in Person: https://www.tested.com/events TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@testedcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testedcom/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/testedcom Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/testedcom Discord: https://www.discord.gg/tested Amazon Storefront: http://www.amazon.com/shop/adamsavagestested Audio Described and Accessible Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtitKU0CAeiQLgj4PZ9onSW6YXIz5ADR Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman Thanks for watching!