Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords
| Author | : Nobuo Nakahara |
| Publisher | : Kodansha Amer Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| ISBN-10 | : 4770031300 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9784770031303 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (303 Downloads) |
Download or read book Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords written by Nobuo Nakahara and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
