List Of Japanese Swordsmiths Of The Old School
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Author | : Leon Kapp |
Publisher | : Kodansha International |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9784770019622 |
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.
Author | : Markus Sesko |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 3839183472 |
My aim with this publication is to make the major genealogies of Japanese swordsmiths and their schools from the kotô to the shintô and shinshintô periods easily accessible to the Western reader, namely in that they are complete and have been revised for the first time, in a single book. The publication begins with a brief introduction to the history of Japanese sword literature. Ziel dieser Publikation ist es, dem westlichen Leser die Stammbäume japanischer Schmiede und deren Schulen von der kotô- über die shintô- bis zur shinshintô-Periode erstmals gesammelt und revidiert zugänglich zu machen. Diese Publikation beinhaltet zudem eine kurze Einführung in die Geschichte der japanischen Schwertliteratur.
Author | : John M. Yumoto |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2013-01-08 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 1462907067 |
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
Author | : Leon Kapp |
Publisher | : Kodansha International |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780870117985 |
From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.
Author | : Kōkan Nagayama |
Publisher | : Kodansha International |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9784770020710 |
Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.
Author | : Markus Sesko |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 446 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Swordsmiths |
ISBN | : 3848202506 |
"This index contains a comprehensive listing of more than 20,000 Japanese swordsmiths, from the early days right down to modern times, i.e. from kotô to shinsakutô. It is not simply a list of names, it also provides biographical information according to the extent of a smith's fame. Aim is to give the reader a coherent picture of a certain smith, that means his civilian name, how did he sign, in which style did he work, and who was his master or his school environment. Thereby, the most common theories on a smith are included and discrepancies in the transmissions are pointed out. This work is a revised and completely new recorded list of smiths by incorporating all relevant Japanese and non-Japanese sources. Incorrect entries and double listings were deleted and readings corrected. The smiths are listed in alphabetical order and sorted according to their used characters. A list of all characters used in the names of the smiths in this index is available, sorted by stroke order, so that the search of a smith with an unknown reading is also possible."--Back cover.
Author | : Kanzan Satō |
Publisher | : Kodansha International |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780870115622 |
One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.
Author | : Richard Fuller |
Publisher | : Arms & Armour |
Total Pages | : 127 |
Release | : 1993-03 |
Genre | : Swords |
ISBN | : 9781854091833 |
"A reference/historical guide to the ""collectable"" market of Japanese military swords. Subjects covered include rebellion swords, Army, Air Force and home-defence emergency-issue swords, civil officials' swords, detail on blades, swordsmiths and markings, and collecting."
Author | : Yoshindo Yoshihara |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 592 |
Release | : 2012-09-10 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 1462909965 |
In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself--all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japanese sword care, as well as explaining how to view and appreciate a blade. With 256 full-color pages, this sword book illustrates in meticulous detail how modern craftsmen use traditional methods to prepare their steel, forge the sword and create the unique hardened edge. By gaining a good understanding of how a sword is actually made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully. Topics include: Appreciating the Japanese sword History of the Japanese sword Traditional Japanese steelmaking Making the sword Finishing the sword
Author | : Markus Sesko |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Swordsmiths |
ISBN | : 3848203030 |
"This index contains a comprehensive listing of more than 20,000 Japanese swordsmiths, from the early days right down to modern times, i.e. from kotô to shinsakutô. It is not simply a list of names, it also provides biographical information according to the extent of a smith's fame. Aim is to give the reader a coherent picture of a certain smith, that means his civilian name, how did he sign, in which style did he work, and who was his master or his school environment. Thereby, the most common theories on a smith are included and discrepancies in the transmissions are pointed out. This work is a revised and completely new recorded list of smiths by incorporating all relevant Japanese and non-Japanese sources. Incorrect entries and double listings were deleted and readings corrected. The smiths are listed in alphabetical order and sorted according to their used characters. A list of all characters used in the names of the smiths in this index is available, sorted by stroke order, so that the search of a smith with an unknown reading is also possible."--Back cover.