Author : Clive Sinclaire
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,53 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780785825630
For 700 years Japanese civilization was dominated by a single warrior caste. This project looks at the weaponry of Samurai men and women over the centuries with specifically commissioned photography of reenactors wearing and museum-quality clothing and weaponry.
Author : Clive Sinclaire
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 43,65 MB
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1462919723
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Author : Kōkan Nagayama
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 20,67 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9784770020710
Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.
Author : John M. Yumoto
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 21,14 MB
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1462907067
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 Samurai Sword Handbook 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. Topics of this Samurai book include: Japanese History and the Samurai Sword Types of swords Parts of the sword Blade shape, construction, and grain The making of the sword Inscriptions and their readings Care and maintenance Appraisal and value Relative point values
Author : Yoshindo Yoshihara
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 46,51 MB
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1462909965
In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself--all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japanese sword care, as well as explaining how to view and appreciate a blade. With 256 full-color pages, this sword book illustrates in meticulous detail how modern craftsmen use traditional methods to prepare their steel, forge the sword and create the unique hardened edge. By gaining a good understanding of how a sword is actually made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully. Topics include: Appreciating the Japanese sword History of the Japanese sword Traditional Japanese steelmaking Making the sword Finishing the sword
Author : Gerald Weland
Publisher : Grange Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 36,94 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Daggers
ISBN : 9781856278850
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Author : Markus Sesko
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 44,49 MB
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 131256315X
This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 terms, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.
Author : Harvey Withers
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 37,71 MB
Release : 2006-06-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780954591014
THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON CREATESPACE FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED A full colour reference book and price guide for collectors of antique swords!! The book contains over 2000 full colour photographs, the majority of which have never been seen in print before. Each listing includes full colour photographs, a concise description and the current market value in both $US and Sterling. Over 2000 full colour photographs There are also comprehensive sections detailing the historical background for particular sword types and essential tips for collecting. Categories include: Infantry Swords Cavalry Swords Naval Swords Hunting Swords Smallswords Japanese Swords Care and Preservation of Antique Swords Sword Bibliography READ THE REVIEWS! "This beautifully produced volume...wide-ranging and eclectic work cataloguing a large selection of swords dating from medieval times to the demise of the sword as a combat weapon...gives the generalist the knowledge and confidence to identify and know the value of any commonly encountered sword..." Classic Arms and Militaria Magazine "Almost 300 pages of colourful photographs and informative text...is an entry level guide which also serves as a source of reference to the more experienced collector..." The Armourer Magazine "I am delighted to write the Foreword...because it gives a broad introduction to the types of swords that one might might find in the marketplace..." Professor Richard Holmes PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND BY AMAZON VIA CREATESPACE AND NOT THE PUBLISHER.
Author : Kanzan Satō
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 34,25 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780870115622
One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.
Author : Leon Kapp
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 30,82 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780870117985
From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.
