The Samurai Sword: A Handbook,

YUMOTO, John M.,

ISBN 10: 0804805091 / ISBN 13: 9780804805094

Edité par Rutland, VT & Tokyo, Japan, Tuttle Pub, 21st reprinting, 1983,, 1983

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hbk 191pp illustrated dj is slightly shelfworn now in protective sleeve text is excellent as new.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Samurai Sword: A Handbook,
• Éditeur: Rutland, VT & Tokyo, Japan, Tuttle Pub, 21st reprinting, 1983,
• Date de parution: 1983
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0804805091
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780804805094
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• État de la jaquette: Dust Jacket Included
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Practical arts
  • Japan

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Synopsis

Explores the origins and development of the famous samurai sword as a work of art and a weapon and discusses its identification, evaluation, and care.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally considered to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. "The Samurai Sword Handbook" is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller.