The art of the Japanese sword : the craft of swordmaking and its appreciation /
In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a comprehensive view on the making, finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. The Japanese sword, a unique work of art in steel, can be appreciated from a number of viewpoints.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Tokyo :
Tuttle,
2012.
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| Summary: | In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a comprehensive view on the making, finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. The Japanese sword, a unique work of art in steel, can be appreciated from a number of viewpoints. |
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| Physical Description: | 256 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 254). |
| ISBN: | 9784805312407 (hbk) 4805312408 (hbk) |