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Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword

hardcover – December 10, 2010
by Roach, Colin M.
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ISBN-13: 9784805310359 ISBN-10: 4805310359
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Binding
hardcover
Published
December 10, 2010
Weight
2.9 lbs
Dimensions
30.50×2.00×22.90 cm

About this book

Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword by Roach, Colin M.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9784805310359.

Author Colin M. Roach collaborated with top-level artisans, historians, and martial arts experts to create a unique, in-depth study of these magnificent weapons from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. In addition to a foreword by seventh degree iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino and a sidebar by Mukansa-level polisher Abe Kazunori, Japanese Swords includes rare looks into the world of Mukansa-level swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Gassan Sadatoshi. Complemented by hundreds of stunning high-resolution photos and a DVD, Japanese Swords is a must-have addition to any Japanophiles library.