The samurai sword : a handbook

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The samurai sword : a handbook

John M. Yumoto

Tuttle, c2008

  • : pbk

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注記

Bibliography: p. [171]-176

Includes index

内容説明・目次

巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9784805311349

目次

  • 1 Japanese History and the Samurai Sword
  • 2 Types of Swords
  • 3 Parts of the Sword
  • 4 Blade Shape,Construction,and Grain
  • 5 The Making of the Sword
  • 6 Inscriptions and Their Readings
  • 7 Care and Maintenance
  • 8 Appraisal and Value
  • 9 Relative Point Values

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内容説明・目次

巻冊次

ISBN 9784805309575

内容説明

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
巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9784805311349

内容説明

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 considered by most 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, prestigious 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

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB01545904
  • ISBN
    • 9784805309575
    • 9784805311349
  • 出版国コード
    ja
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    engjpn
  • 出版地
    Tokyo
  • ページ数/冊数
    192 p.
  • 大きさ
    24 cm
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