Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945

Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945
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Publisher : Arms & Armour
Total Pages : 127
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ISBN-10 : 1854091832
ISBN-13 : 9781854091833
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945 by : Richard Fuller

"A reference/historical guide to the ""collectable"" market of Japanese military swords. Subjects covered include rebellion swords, Army, Air Force and home-defence emergency-issue swords, civil officials' swords, detail on blades, swordsmiths and markings, and collecting."

Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868-1945

Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868-1945
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Publisher : Stenger-Scott
Total Pages : 448
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ISBN-10 : 0971912726
ISBN-13 : 9780971912724
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868-1945 by : Jim Dawson

Modern Japanese Swords

Modern Japanese Swords
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 154
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ISBN-10 : 150777012X
ISBN-13 : 9781507770122
Rating : 4/5 (2X Downloads)

Synopsis Modern Japanese Swords by : Leon Kapp

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 for most sword smiths. However, with the expansion of Japanese military organizations, a new demand for traditional swords developed and this became very important by around 1930. As a result of this, there was a large increase in the number of swords being made, and there was an effort to train many new sword smiths. The major groups and people involved in these efforts are described here. In addition, there was a strong emphasis on making fully traditional Japanese swords, and all of these smiths tried to conform with these demands. However, there was not enough of the traditional Japanese steel called tama hagane to meet the demand, and consequently, not all swords were fully traditional, although most did appear to be fully traditional. Almost all of the swords made at this time were also mounted in functional mountings which were suitable for use at this time. These swords are shown and described along with the steel used in their construction, their shapes and hamon. Examples from some of the the most prominent smiths are shown and briefly discussed, and the major schools and groups of sword smiths working at the time are also described. This was the beginning of the Gendaito period for Japanese swords which began with the beginning of the Meiji period at the end of the feudal period. However, these early Gendaito are different in many respects from the traditional Gendaito made after WWII ended in 1945.

Samurai in 100 Objects

Samurai in 100 Objects
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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Total Pages : 362
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ISBN-10 : 9781473850392
ISBN-13 : 1473850398
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Samurai in 100 Objects by : Stephen Turnbull

A journey through the world and culture of these elite Japanese warriors, filled with facts and photos. From lowly attendants (samurai literally means “those who serve”) to members one of the world’s most powerful military organizations, the samurai underwent a progression of changes to reach a preeminent position in Japanese society and culture. Even their eventual eclipse did not diminish their image as elite warriors, and they would live on in stories and films. This proud and enduring tradition is exemplified and explored by the carefully selected objects gathered here from Japanese locations and from museums around the world. These objects tell the story of the samurai, from acting as the frontier guards for the early emperors to being the inspiration for the kamikaze pilots. The artifacts, many of which are seen here for the first time, include castles, memorial statues, and paintings and prints associated with the rise of the samurai, along with their famous armor and weapons. The latter include the Japanese longbow, a thirteenth-century bomb, and the famous samurai sword—but not every artifact here is from the past. You’ll also discover a cute little blue duck—found in a Japanese souvenir shop—complete with helmet, spear, and surcoat, dressed authentically as the brutal samurai Kat Kiyomasa, who was responsible for a massacre at Hondo castle in 1589.

Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths

Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths
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Publisher : Kodansha International
Total Pages : 244
Release :
ISBN-10 : 4770019629
ISBN-13 : 9784770019622
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths by : Leon Kapp

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.

The Japanese Sword

The Japanese Sword
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 136
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105025078796
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Japanese Sword by : Gregory Irvine

Drawing on the V&A's magnificent collection, this illustrated survey examines the development of the Japanese sword in an historical and social context from the 8th to the 12th century. The development of the sword from its origins as one of the world's most effective cutting weapons in seen in the context of the emergence and development of Japan's ruling military class, the samurai, to whom it was indispensable both as a weapon and symbol of power. The book also deals with the techniques used in the making of the sword and the associated terminology. In addition to weapons from the V&A's own collections, illustrations include comparative materials from Japan's Tokyo National Museum, as well as prints showing graphic depictions of swords in action.

Desert Or Paradise

Desert Or Paradise
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Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Total Pages : 227
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781603584647
ISBN-13 : 1603584641
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Desert Or Paradise by : Sepp Holzer

Outlines the author's ten points of sustainable self-reliance, details pond and lake construction, and discusses biodiversity.

Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks

Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks
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Publisher : Airlife Pub Limited
Total Pages : 288
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1574270621
ISBN-13 : 9781574270624
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks by : Richard Fuller

This essential reference covers more than 110 military and civil Japanese swords and dirks from 1868 to 1945. Detailed illustrations of individual swords include period photos of the weapons as they were worn.

Samurai Sword

Samurai Sword
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages : 208
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781462907069
ISBN-13 : 1462907067
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Samurai Sword by : John M. Yumoto

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 generally considered 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, famous 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

The Meiji Restoration

The Meiji Restoration
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 301
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781108478052
ISBN-13 : 1108478050
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis The Meiji Restoration by : Robert Hellyer

This volume examines the Meiji Restoration through a global history lens to re-interpret the formation of a globally-cast, Japanese nation-state.