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Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781568365183
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Book Title
Art Of Japanese Sword Polishing
ISBN
9781568365183
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Setsuo Takaiwa, Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
Topic
Asia / Japan, Firearms & Weapons, Industrial Technology, Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles, History

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To understand Japanese sword polishing is to understand the Japanese sword. Down through the years, the great sword connoisseurs in Japan have been sword polishers. A swordsmith can spend a large amount of time forging a classic sword, but refining and bringing out its final shape, color, and texture so that all the details of the steel and hamon (the temper line) are clearly visible is the responsibility of another craftsman -- the sword polisher. An experienced polisher can tell immediately by whom a blade was made, so distinctive is each smith's work and so vital is such knowledge to the skilled polisher. The Art of Japanese Sword Polishing is the first book in English to examine in great detail the polisher's techniques -- skills it often takes up to ten years of apprenticeship to master. It illustrates the methods, materials, and tools used for this process. But the book's true aim is to enable the reader to fully appreciate the beauty of a well-crafted Japanese sword. As readers learn both how the sword polisher enhances the beauty of the blade and how he handles the problems of coaxing out its finest qualities through polishing techniques, they will come to a deeper understanding of the fine art of making the Japanese sword and will be able to purchase or collect swords with greater pleasure.

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Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1568365187
ISBN-13
9781568365183
eBay Product ID (ePID)
159866252

Product Key Features

Author
Setsuo Takaiwa, Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Language
English
Topic
Asia / Japan, Firearms & Weapons, Industrial Technology, Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles, History
Illustrator
Yes

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Item Length
10.5in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
7.9in
Item Weight
30 Oz

Additional Product Features

Book Title
Art of Japanese Sword Polishing
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Reviews
"The book is very helpful to . . . users, appreciators and beginning collectors of swrods." -- Journal of Asian Martial Arts
Format
Hardcover
Intended Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2013
Number of Pages
192 Pages

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  • by addertooth1
    Sep 10, 2015

    Some, but not all of the basics of polishing.

    This book offers some of the information to perform a polish on Japanese blades. The information is not a full and complete guide to polishing, but it is a good start. It is a good book for people who want to understand and appreciate Japanese blades. The book does contain information about polishing which is not easily found on the web.

  • by a1wingnut1369
    Jun 28, 2017

    Good Book

    Just like they said. I would buy from them agin

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • by paulskill
    Jun 07, 2014

    excellent book

    Excellent book. recommended to any one, features informative pictures articles etc in superb condition.

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