$44.20
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
9 March 2011
Summary
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 ancie…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9784805311349 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 4805311347 |
| Author: | John M. Yumoto, T.C. Ford |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 9 March 2011 |
| Weight: | 356g |
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Critics Review
“This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen’s interest in them. –New York World Telegraph and Sun
“If you happen to have a samurai sword, John Yumoro’s book will help you to determine its category. Whether you have one or not, it will give you all the romance of its background.” –San Francisco Chronicle
“At long last, an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a ‘must’ for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists.” –Military Collector & Historian
John M. Yumoto
John M. Yumoto is perhaps the foremost authority on the samurai sword outside of Japan. A native of California, he began his study of Japanese swordcraft during his early childhood in Japan. While in Japan he studied under many masters from different schools and learned the art of sword polishing and identification and evaluation. He has held membership in a several sword clubs and at present is an active member of the Japan Society for the Preservation of the Samurai Sword and the Northern California Sword Club. He has also been requested to serve as an advisor to the Japanese Sword Society of the United States, presently being organized.
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