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Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths: From 1868 to the Present

ISBN-13: 9784770019622

Contributor(s): Yoshindo Yoshihara (author), Leo Kapp (author), Hiroko Yoshihara (author)

Subjects: Militaria, Arms & Armour

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE GROUP

Publisher Imprint: Kodansha Books

Publication Date: 01-01-2002

Format: Hardback

Availability: Out of stock

£31.00

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About the book

This illustrated guide to the development of the Japanese sword in the modern era concentrates on the techniques and output of the best smiths. It includes a detailed look at the swords used during World War II and should be of interest to collectors and enthusiasts. The lineage of the Japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of Japan's most durable cultural assets. Part of its mythical appeal lies in the unique harmony of its historical roles as deadly hand-held weapon, embodiment of the samurai