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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.
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The modern era of Japanese swords began with the Meiji restoration in 1868. The demand for new swords fell drastically, and by 1876, there was almost no work fo
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The Craft of the Japanese Sword
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From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.
The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords
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Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.