Description: THE ART OF THE JAPANESE SWORD, The Craft of Swordmaking and its Appreciation. Hardcover. 2012, first ed. Leon and Hiroko Kapp. Yoshindo Yoshihara. The Books Review: "In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades.""Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, metallurgy, the shape of the blade itself all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. Japanese samurai sword history and Japanese sword care, as well as explaining how to view and appreciate a blade.""With 256 full-color pages, this sword book illustrates in meticulous detail how modern craftsmen use traditional methods to prepare their steel, forge the sword and create the unique hardened edge. By gaining a good understanding of how a sword is made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully." Topics include:Appreciating the Japanese swordHistory of the Japanese swordTraditional Japanese steelmakingMaking the swordFinishing the sword" this is a big beautiful book with hundreds of full page color photographs. a feast for the eyes, perfect for the Collector or as a gift. the condition is fine in heavy mylar cover. have to see to appreciate. please ask any questions. THIS IS A BIG BOOK thank you for looking.
Price: 43 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Publication Year: 2012
Language: English, Japanese
Book Title: A Clash of Kings
Author: Unknown
Topic: Crafts
