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The Samurai Sword : A Handbook Hardcover John M. Yumoto

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Book Title
The Samurai Sword : A Handbook Hardcover John M. Yumoto
Publication Name
Tuttle Publishing
Publication Year
2008
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9784805309575
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
John M. Yumoto
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Topic
Archaeology, Asia / Japan, Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Social Science

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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

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805309571
ISBN-13
9784805309575
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66057417

Product Key Features

Author
John M. Yumoto
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, Asia / Japan, Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Social Science
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Book Title
Samurai Sword : a Handbook
Lc Classification Number
Nk6784
Edition Description
Revised Edition,Handbook (Instructor's)
Copyright Date
2008
Format
Hardcover
Lccn
2010-537314
Dewey Decimal
739.7
Intended Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2008
Number of Pages
192 Pages

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    While trying to self educate myself on evaluating Samurai swords I came across this book. Quite simply it tells you everything you need to look for. Although the information is a bit dated (some of the swords it says are not worth collection, due to scarcity have become desirable)the science/art behind it remains considerably significant. If I had to start with one book, this would be it. If I had read this book BEFORE I first bid I would have saved myself from a $150 Chinese replica mistake