The Art Of Japanese Sword Polishing

Author : Setsuo Takaiwa,Yoshindo Yoshihara,Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp
Publisher : Vertical Inc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781568365183

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The Art of Japanese Sword Polishing by Setsuo Takaiwa,Yoshindo Yoshihara,Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp Pdf

To understand Japanese sword polishing is to understand the Japanese sword. Down through the years, the great sword connoisseurs in Japan have been sword polishers. A swordsmith can spend a large amount of time forging a classic sword, but refining and bringing out its final shape, color, and texture so that all the details of the steel and hamon (the temper line) are clearly visible is the responsibility of another craftsman—the sword polisher. An experienced polisher can tell immediately by whom a blade was made, so distinctive is each smith’s work and so vital is such knowledge to the skilled polisher. The Art of Japanese Sword Polishing is the first book in English to examine in great detail the polisher’s techniques—skills it often takes up to ten years of apprenticeship to master. It illustrates the methods, materials, and tools used for this process. But the book’s true aim is to enable the reader to fully appreciate the beauty of a well-crafted Japanese sword. As readers learn both how the sword polisher enhances the beauty of the blade and how he handles the problems of coaxing out its finest qualities through polishing techniques, they will come to a deeper understanding of the fine art of making the Japanese sword and will be able to purchase or collect swords with greater pleasure.

Author : Kōkan Nagayama
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 4770020716

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The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords by Kōkan Nagayama Pdf

Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.

Author : Yoshindo Yoshihara,Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462909964

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Art of the Japanese Sword by Yoshindo Yoshihara,Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp Pdf

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, sophisticated metallurgy and metal smithing, the shape of the blade itself—all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader 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 actually made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully. Topics include: Appreciating the Japanese sword History of the Japanese sword Traditional Japanese steel making Making the sword Finishing the sword

Author : John M. Yumoto
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 4805311347

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The Samurai Sword by John M. Yumoto Pdf

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 considered by most 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, prestigious 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. Topics of this Samurai book include: Japanese History and the Samurai Sword Types of swords Parts of the sword Blade shape, construction, and grain The making of the sword Inscriptions and their readings Care and maintenance Appraisal and value Relative point values

Author : Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp,Yoshindo Yoshihara
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 087011798X

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The Craft of the Japanese Sword by Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp,Yoshindo Yoshihara Pdf

From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.

Author : Colin M. Roach
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462915750

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Japanese Swords by Colin M. Roach Pdf

With over 300 stunning photographs and woodblock prints along with extensive historical and cultural commentary, Japanese Swords is the ultimate authority on Samurai weaponry. Historically, Japanese warriors considered their swords to be far greater than simple weaponry. Their swords were both lethal tools and divine companions — social and religious icons. Traditionally worn by the samurai as a sign of social status, the Japanese sword represented the junction between the reigning military class and those whom they ruled. Moreover, the samurai sword was a technological and artistic marvel. Many scholars consider it to be the finest sword ever constructed. In terms of symbolism and historical importance, no other blade comes close to the Japanese sword. With a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective, author Cohn M. Roach provides an in-depth study of these magnificent weapons in Japanese Swords. This richly illustrated sword book weaves the blade's primary influences together, tracking its history and illuminating its progress from infancy to grandeur. By studying the evolution of the Japanese sword from this perspective, we better understand Japan and its warrior archetype. Combining research materials from multiple disciplines, Roach uses his expertise as an educator to guide readers through the sword's rise to greatness in a unique way. This book discusses the history, development, and spiritual symbolism of the sword, as well as the esoteric metallurgical techniques used in making it. It also covers the difficult training practices used by skilled swordsmen. Japanese Swords also includes a companion DVD featuring a beautifully-filmed documentary that explores the traditional swordmaker's craft. The DVD also contains an introduction to the Japanese sword at a sword shop in Kyoto and a visit to a dojo for a beginner's class in the medieval sword-drawing art called iaido.

Author : 土子民夫
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002-05
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 4770028547

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日本刀21世紀への挑戦 by 土子民夫 Pdf

New Generation of Japanese Swordsmiths is a Kodansha International publication.

Author : Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp,Yoshindo Yoshiara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Design
ISBN : 8895125118

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The Art of the Japanese Sword, the Craft and Its Appreciation by Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp,Yoshindo Yoshiara Pdf

Author : Kanzan Satō
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0870115626

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The Japanese Sword by Kanzan Satō Pdf

One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.

Author : Kunihira Kawachi,Masao Manabe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04
Category : Swords
ISBN : 4898062261

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The Art of The Japanese Sword:As Taught by the Experts by Kunihira Kawachi,Masao Manabe Pdf

Author : Michael DeMarco, M.A.
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781893765160

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Intrinsic Values of the Japanese Sword by Michael DeMarco, M.A. Pdf

The famed samurai sword (nihonto) represents the pinnacle of bladed weaponry in the Japanese warrior’s arsenal. This book addresses the sword’s intrinsic historic, monetary, military, and artistic values. The seven chapters for this particular anthology were selected from materials published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. Tharp’s chapter details aspects of the nihonto that make it unique in the world as a valued objet d’art, protected by law codes specifically written to preserve these cultural relics even when made by contemporary master smiths. DiCristofano writes on sword sketchings, which allow the human eye to view details of the sword blade often unnoticed because of the subtlety inherent in the work. Hoshino’s chapter presents a overview of various blade types. His focus on blades leads to the next chapter by Richard Babin on how to make a scabbard. “Test cutting” provides proof of the practicalily of the sword and swordsman’s technique. Peter Ward utilized an ancient diagram of main targets for body cuts and modern technology to actually view the inner structures of the blade’s path along these targets. Peritz’s chapter presents the Ainu, an indigenous group in Japan. They incorporated blades made by Japanese smiths according to their own taste. Goedkoop’s chapter deals with another medium, as the master craftsman creates wooden replicas of Japanese swords. As you read other books and articles about Japanese swords, or practice kendo or iaido, or see highly polished blades in a museum, the chapters here will enhance your knowledge and appreciation of nihonto and their intrinsic value.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : IND:30000090387030

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Airman by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steve Shackleford
Publisher : F+W Media, Inc.
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440216381

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Spirit Of The Sword by Steve Shackleford Pdf

Live the Legend. Feel the Steel Steeped in lore and legend, swords evoke images of samurai swordsmen, knights in shining armor, the glint of hardened steel, the charge of mounted cavalry. Spirit of the Word is a stunning visual journey through the history of the simplest and greatest weapon ever devised. More than 300 detailed photos of swords throughout the centuries and from around the world Scenes from the ancient swordmaking capitals of Europe The magic of the Japanese sword, including a profile of Yoshindo Yoshihara, the world's greatest living swordsmith Swords on the Big Screen: a cinematic exploration of sword mythology For the historian, for the collector, for the edged weapon enthusiast, Spirit of the Sword is the perfect one-volume guide to the history and mystique of the world's long blades. From, fascinating information on the history of swords from around the world to helpful tips on collecting and displaying swords, you'll find in Spirit of the Sword.

Author : Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp,Yoshindo Yoshihara
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 4770019629

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Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths by Leon Kapp,Hiroko Kapp,Yoshindo Yoshihara Pdf

A comprehensive overview of the major events in the history of the contemporary Japanese sword and the work of many of the best smiths active today.

Author : Markus Sesko
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Swords
ISBN : 9781312563155

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Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords by Markus Sesko Pdf

This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 terms, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.