The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1568365810
ISBN-13
9781568365817
Publisher
Kodansha America, Inc
Imprint
Kodansha America, Inc
Country of Manufacture
KR
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 17th, 2017
Print length
376 Pages
Weight
1,190 grams
Dimensions
20.40 x 26.50 x 3.10 cms
Product Classification:
Reference worksMilitaria, arms & armour
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This comprehensive guide to the appreciation and appraisal of the blades of Japanese swords still offers an English translation of a definitive Japanese text on the subject. Taking the practical historical approach, it discusses each tradition, examining the features that distinguish specific schools and smith. Each section closes with an easy reference chart summering the distinctive features of the work of various schools and smiths. There are chapters on terminology and description, and the care and appraisal of blades. Richly illustrated throughout.
This comprehensive guide to the appreciation and appraisal of the blades of Japanese swords still offers an English translation of a definitive Japanese text on the subject. Taking the practical historical approach, it discusses each tradition, examining the features that distinguish specific schools and smith. Each section closes with an easy reference chart summering the distinctive features of the work of various schools and smiths. There are chapters on terminology and description, and the care and appraisal of blades. Richly illustrated throughout.
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