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The Samurai Sword: Handbook (Hardcover)
by J.M. Yumoto (Author) "THE HISTORY of the samurai sword is closely related to the history of Japan ..." (more)
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Explores the origins and development of the famous samurai sword as a work of art and a weapon and discusses its identification, evaluation, and care.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The "Definitive" guide to the Samurai Sword, 9 Jan 1998
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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.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A good, but brief introduction to the Samurai Sword, 29 Nov 1999
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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.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best value for the money that you will find, 2 Aug 1998
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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 provi