The Art of the Japanese Sword

The Craft of Swordmaking and its Appreciation

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Firearms & Weapons, History, Military, Weapons, Art & Architecture, General Art
Cover of the book The Art of the Japanese Sword by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp, Tuttle Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp ISBN: 9781462909964
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publication: September 10, 2012
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Language: English
Author: Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
ISBN: 9781462909964
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication: September 10, 2012
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Language: English

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 metalsmithing, 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 steelmaking
  • Making the sword
  • Finishing the sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 metalsmithing, 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:

More books from Tuttle Publishing

Cover of the book Gems of Japanized English by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Periplus Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Gleanings in Buddha Field by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Patchwork Quilted Bags by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Write Your Own Haiku for Kids by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Korean Flash Cards Kit Ebook by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Mini Homestyle Indian Cooking by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Outside the Box Origami by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Easy Thai Cooking by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Borobudur by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Shadowings by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book My First Book of Korean Words by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Old Beijing by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
Cover of the book Mastering the Samurai Sword by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy