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Language: en
Pages: 170
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Categories: History
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The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and wh
The Japanese Sword
Language: en
Pages: 218
Authors: Kanzan Satō
Categories: Antiques & Collectibles
Type: BOOK - Published: 1983 - Publisher: Kodansha International

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One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.
Samurai Sword
Language: en
Pages: 208
Authors: John M. Yumoto
Categories: Antiques & Collectibles
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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
The History of the Katana
Language: en
Pages: 90
Authors: Hermann Candahashi
Categories: Computers
Type: BOOK - Published: 2024-05-14 - Publisher: tredition

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The Katana, a symbol of Japanese culture and martial arts, is not merely a simple sword but a reflection of Japan's history, philosophy, and craftsmanship. in t
The Craft of the Japanese Sword
Language: en
Pages: 176
Authors: Leon Kapp
Categories: Antiques & Collectibles
Type: BOOK - Published: 1987 - Publisher: Kodansha International

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From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.