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The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords (Hardcover)

by Kokan Nagayama (Author), Kenji Mishina (Translator) "Japan of the prehistoric Jomon period was basically a hunting-and-gathering society ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd (Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 4770020716
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770020710
  • Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 20 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 137,201 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A comprehensive guide to the appreciation and appraisal of Japanese swords, complete with historical background, terms and the workmanship of the foremost schools and smiths.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The next step after reading Yumoto's book for collectors, 3 Jun 1998
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The Connoisseur's Book, is just that. It is very detailed and a must for any serious student of Nihonto.

The pluses are the incredible depth of research and information. Nagayama details all five priciple schools as well as the common traits and outstanding smiths of the schools.

The only downside is the lack of full color (or even b/w for that matter)picures of the blades and styles he is talking about. However, the drawings do well to illustrate the style. I just would have prefered to see actual blades since that is what I would be looking for as a collecter.

Overall- a very good read - Nagayama gives a great history of the development of the Nihoto.

As a reference tool, the book is not well set up for quick access, but does provide the information needed if you mark the various pages.

Basically more detailed that Yumoto's book and the next step for the collector in his study of Nihonto.

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