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Samurai Sword

A Handbook

By John M. Yumoto

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| Hardcover | 9780804805094

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The samurai sword: symbol of the spirit of old Japan it embodies the samurai's steely discipline, unswerving devotion, and peerless skill. A feat of craftsmanship by hereditary artisans, the samurai sword is often judged superior to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. This complete handContinue

The samurai sword: symbol of the spirit of old Japan it embodies the samurai's steely discipline, unswerving devotion, and peerless skill. A feat of craftsmanship by hereditary artisans, the samurai sword is often judged superior to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. This complete handbook reveals the lore of the samurai sword, fascinating both for owners and for the intrigued. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools, and differences in construction, outlining methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly.

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  • English Books
  • Hardcover 191 Pages
  • ISBN-10: 0804805091
  • ISBN-13: 9780804805094
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
  • Pub date: Dec 01, 1989
  • Dimensions: 1419 mm x 1032 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
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