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| The Craft of the Japanese Sword | 
 enlarge | Authors: Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo Yoshihara
Publisher: Kodansha International
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
Buy New: $25.77
You Save: $19.23 (43%)
New (27) Used (18) from $22.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 227953
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 168
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 087011798X
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.441
EAN: 9780870117985
ASIN: 087011798X
Publication Date: June 15, 1987
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Hardcover. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Minimal wear to cover.
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A breath of fresh air from more serious works on swords. October 15, 1998
I received this as a birthday gift from a savvy friend (right choice!) While not a scholarly study of earlier blades, it completes any serious library on the subject. Its discussions of history, connoisseurship, forging, polishing, furnishing and care succeed in addressing any lingering questions.
Excellent book!! A must have for the sword enthusiast. August 6, 1998
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
"The Craft of the Japanese Sword" is a fine example of what a book can accomplish with the collaberation of an enthusiast who does his homework and artisans of the craft. The inclusion of the technical aspects of metal composition and blade formation, all the way to the polishing techniques was brilliant. On the down side, There could have been more information on Handle manufacture and wrapping. All in all, a fine book geared to the beginner and enthusiast
A must-have for anyone interested in Japanese Swords March 19, 1997
This is an excellent collaberation between one of the top Japanese swordsmiths and an American collector. The photographs are detailed and show every stage of making a sword and it's fittings. It's well-written and explains the terminology for the beginner
Great introduction to japanese swords February 11, 1997
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a terrific overview of what it takes to make japanese swords. The book followes the production of the sword from the begining to the final product, starting with the type of steel all the way to the special fittings. Althoug not into the depth some are looking for, it does explain the general steps for making the entire sword through the dialoge of experts working in Japan
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