Facts And Fundamentals Of Japanese Swords: A Collector's Guide Hardback
by Nobuo Nakahara
Hardback
Description
Aims to enable the reader to accurately judge the quality and pedigree of any sword.
This book is illustrated with 160 b/w photos and 140 drawings elucidating details from nakago (tang) controlled rusting and inscriptions to the shape, dimensions, style, patina and every other visible element of the blade itself.
This is the first book to enable the reader to accurately judge the quality and pedigree of any sword.
This book is the first English translation of a key reference title published in Japanese in 2005.
Its value lies in its purpose, which is to ensure that the reader is
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- Publisher:Kodansha America, Inc
- Publication Date:01/08/2010
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- ISBN:9784770031303
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:194 pages, 1 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Kodansha America, Inc
- Publication Date:01/08/2010
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- ISBN:9784770031303