My fiancée has this book and refers to it almost daily. He takes this book with him when he is looking for a sword as a reference for what to look for and what not to get. We have learned so much from this book on the Japanese Swords.
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The Samurai Sword: A Handbook
The Samurai Sword A Handbook
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The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally considered to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. The Sam... more » is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller.
Author:
The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally considered to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. The Sam... more » is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller.
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(save 46%)ISBN-13: 9784805309575
ISBN-10: 4805309571
Publication Date: 9/15/2008
Pages: 192
Edition: Revised
Rating: 1
ISBN-10: 4805309571
Publication Date: 9/15/2008
Pages: 192
Edition: Revised
Rating: 1
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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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