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Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords

2014-09-30 History
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Release : 2014-09-30
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords by : Markus Sesko

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords written by Markus Sesko. This book was released on 2014-09-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords

1997 Antiques & Collectibles
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Release : 1997
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Rating : 710/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords by : Kōkan Nagayama

Download or read book The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords written by Kōkan Nagayama. This book was released on 1997. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.

Art of the Japanese Sword

2012-09-10 Antiques & Collectibles
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Release : 2012-09-10
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Rating : 965/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Art of the Japanese Sword by : Yoshindo Yoshihara

Download or read book Art of the Japanese Sword written by Yoshindo Yoshihara. This book was released on 2012-09-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Samurai Swords

2009-09-01 History
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Release : 2009-09-01
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 630/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Samurai Swords by : Clive Sinclaire

Download or read book Samurai Swords written by Clive Sinclaire. This book was released on 2009-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Japanese Sword

1983 Antiques & Collectibles
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Release : 1983
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
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Book Rating : 622/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Japanese Sword by : Kanzan Satō

Download or read book The Japanese Sword written by Kanzan Satō. This book was released on 1983. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.

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