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THE HISTORY of the samurai sword is closely related to the history of Japan. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book excels in terms of value for money, however, it lacks enough detail to warrant a good rating.
The book briefly describes most of the key elements of the Samurai Sword - Blade shape,mountings, construction, grain and inscriptions, and also provides a summary of the history of Japan and its impact on the development of the sword. It also includes many useful diagrams and pictures (although only in black and white), and an extensive list of notable sword-smiths and their inscriptions.
However, some important chapters were very brief indeed, and would have to be supplemented by other books. More information is needed on how the Five Schools differed in their styles of sword making, and on the making of the sword.
Overall, this is a very well laid out introductory handbook on the Samurai Sword, but its brevity limits it as such.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was once told "If you are interested in buying a real samurai sword buy this book read it once and then read it again and again." There is probably no other book, in english, that has as much info on antique samurai blades as this book. A must for anyone interested in sword collecting or even a serious martial artist.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've studied the use of the Japanese sword for over 15 years, this was the first book I bought and still one of the best. It provides a good overview of the craft of the Japanese sword and contains information that you will not find without spending 3-4 times as much.
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a must for lovers of Japanese swords.
the book is very informative and well worth the purchase price.it explains the way the sword evolved from Chinese copies to the beautiful and lethal work of art it is today. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mg Meacham
samuri sword : Handbook
This book is excellent for someone who is reletivly new to the finer points of japanese sword terminology,and related paraphinalia. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2005 by Stu
Good for beginners
On the whole, a very good book, but lacking detail in some places, and some small sections have lost their accuracy due to the book being written in 1958! Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2000 by brook.family1@virgin.net
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