The Craft of the Japanese Sword

The Craft of the Japanese Sword
Title The Craft of the Japanese Sword PDF eBook
Author Leon Kapp
Publisher Kodansha International
Pages 176
Release 1987
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 9780870117985

Download The Craft of the Japanese Sword Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge
Title Cutting Edge PDF eBook
Author Victor Harris
Publisher
Pages 168
Release 2005-03-15
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN

Download Cutting Edge Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

First published: London: The British Museum Press, 2004.

Art of the Samurai

Art of the Samurai
Title Art of the Samurai PDF eBook
Author 原田一敏
Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pages 358
Release 2009
Genre Armor
ISBN 1588393453

Download Art of the Samurai Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

"This extensively illustrated catalogue is published in conjunction with the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the arts of the samurai, including the finest examples of swords - the spirit of the samurai - as well as sword mountings and fittings, armor and helmets, saddles, textiles, and paintings. The works in the catalogue, drawn from public and private collections in Japan, include 34 officially designated National Treasures and 64 Important Cultural Properties, the largest number ever to be shown together at one time. Dating from the 5th to the early 20th century, these majestic objects offer a complete picture of samurai culture and its unique blend of the martial and the refined." "Many of the greatest Japanese swordsmiths are represented in this volume, from early masters such as Yasuie (12th century) and Tomomitsu (14th century) to the Edo-period smiths Nagasone Kotetsu and Kiyomaro. The blades by these and other masters, cherished as much for their beauty as for their cutting efficiency, were equipped with elaborate hilts and scabbards prized for their exquisite craftsmanship and fine materials such as silk, rayskin, gold, lacquer, and certain alloys unique to Japan. Japanese armor is also fully surveyed, from the rarest iron armor of the Kofun period (5th century) to the inventive ceremonial helmets made toward the end of the age of the samurai." --Book Jacket.

Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths

Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths
Title Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths PDF eBook
Author Leon Kapp
Publisher Kodansha International
Pages 244
Release 2002
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 9784770019622

Download Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

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 Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords

The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords
Title The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords PDF eBook
Author Kōkan Nagayama
Publisher Kodansha International
Pages 384
Release 1997
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN 9784770020710

Download The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.

Early Japanese Sword Guards

Early Japanese Sword Guards
Title Early Japanese Sword Guards PDF eBook
Author Masayuki Sasano
Publisher
Pages 312
Release 1974
Genre Art
ISBN

Download Early Japanese Sword Guards Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords

Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords
Title Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords PDF eBook
Author Markus Sesko
Publisher Lulu.com
Pages 554
Release 2014-09-30
Genre History
ISBN 131256315X

Download Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 terms, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.