Samurai Sword a Handbook by J. M. Yumoto

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Item num: 83986
Item weight: 16.90 oz.
Description: 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.

Hardcover: 190 pages
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (June 1958)
Language: English
ISBN: 0804805091
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches


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