The Craft Of The Japanese Sword
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The Craft Of The Japanese Sword
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Author : Leon Kapp
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 1987
The Craft Of The Japanese Sword written by Leon Kapp and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.
Art Of The Japanese Sword
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Author : Yoshindo Yoshihara
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-09-10
Art Of The Japanese Sword written by Yoshindo Yoshihara and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-10 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
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 metal smithing, 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 steel making Making the sword Finishing the sword
The Art Of The Japanese Sword The Craft And Its Appreciation
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Author : Leon Kapp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Art Of The Japanese Sword The Craft And Its Appreciation written by Leon Kapp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Design categories.
Modern Japanese Swords And Swordsmiths
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Author : Leon Kapp
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 2002
Modern Japanese Swords And Swordsmiths written by Leon Kapp and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
A comprehensive overview of the major events in the history of the contemporary Japanese sword and the work of many of the best smiths active today.
The Art Of The Japanese Sword As Taught By The Experts
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Author : Kunihira Kawachi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-04
The Art Of The Japanese Sword As Taught By The Experts written by Kunihira Kawachi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-04 with Swords categories.
The Art Of The Japanese Sword
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Author : Kunihira Kawachi
language : en
Publisher: Ribun Shuppan Company
Release Date : 2006-07
The Art Of The Japanese Sword written by Kunihira Kawachi and has been published by Ribun Shuppan Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07 with Swords categories.
The more than thousand-year-old art of sword making in Japan is one of the world's most brilliant metalworking traditions. In danger of being lost when sword manufacture was prohibited after the Second World War, today the art is making an astonishing comeback in the hands of a new generation of swordsmiths. In this book master swordsmith Kunihira Kawachi introduces through beautiful color photographs examples of swords that he has created or restored. Questions and answers covering many aspects of sword culture are followed by a thorough chapter teaching how to care for and appreciate Japanese swords, and a discussion of the many legends surrounding the swords of the most famous swordsmen in Japanese history. A central section illustrates the tools and techniques for making Japanese swords with more than 50 color and monochrome photos. Finally, a chapter of essays presenting the lives and opinions of those involved in sword making in Japan today is followed by appendixes listing such useful information as the best museums in which to view fine sword collections around the world. This modest book is packed with information of use to all connoisseurs and collectors of Japanese swords, as well as anyone interested in Japanese metal crafts or martial culture.
Bokken
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Author : Dave Lowry
language : en
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Release Date : 1986
Bokken written by Dave Lowry and has been published by Black Belt Communications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Focusing his expertise on the techniques and history of the bokken—the wooden training sword used by both ancient samurai and today’s swordsmen—the author maintains that training with the bokken is important on two levels for the modern practitioner: to build the physical stamina, rhythms, and adroit body movements of traditional swordsmanship and to achieve something of the animating spirit of the traditional swordsman. This history of the bokken combines the author's concise, eloquent writing style with more than 100 photographs to provide the reader with the traditional and modern perspectives of this vital, historically rich practice tool.
Japanese Swords
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Author : Colin M. Roach
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2014-08-19
Japanese Swords written by Colin M. Roach and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-19 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
With over 300 stunning photographs and woodblock prints along with extensive historical and cultural commentary, Japanese Swords is the ultimate authority on Samurai weaponry. Historically, Japanese warriors considered their swords to be far greater than simple weaponry. Their swords were both lethal tools and divine companions — social and religious icons. Traditionally worn by the samurai as a sign of social status, the Japanese sword represented the junction between the reigning military class and those whom they ruled. Moreover, the samurai sword was a technological and artistic marvel. Many scholars consider it to be the finest sword ever constructed. In terms of symbolism and historical importance, no other blade comes close to the Japanese sword. With a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective, author Cohn M. Roach provides an in-depth study of these magnificent weapons in Japanese Swords. This richly illustrated sword book weaves the blade's primary influences together, tracking its history and illuminating its progress from infancy to grandeur. By studying the evolution of the Japanese sword from this perspective, we better understand Japan and its warrior archetype. Combining research materials from multiple disciplines, Roach uses his expertise as an educator to guide readers through the sword's rise to greatness in a unique way. This book discusses the history, development, and spiritual symbolism of the sword, as well as the esoteric metallurgical techniques used in making it. It also covers the difficult training practices used by skilled swordsmen. Japanese Swords also includes a companion DVD featuring a beautifully-filmed documentary that explores the traditional swordmaker's craft. The DVD also contains an introduction to the Japanese sword at a sword shop in Kyoto and a visit to a dojo for a beginner's class in the medieval sword-drawing art called iaido.
Cutting Edge
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Author : Victor Harris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-03-15
Cutting Edge written by Victor Harris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-15 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
First published: London: The British Museum Press, 2004.
Samurai Sword
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Author : John M. Yumoto
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-08
Samurai Sword written by John M. Yumoto and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-08 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
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