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Author |
: Leon Kapp |
Publisher |
: Kodansha International |
Total Pages |
: 244 |
Release |
: 2002 |
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.
Author |
: Leon Kapp |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 154 |
Release |
: 2015-07-21 |
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.
Author |
: Leon Kapp |
Publisher |
: Kodansha International |
Total Pages |
: 176 |
Release |
: 1987 |
ISBN-10 |
: 087011798X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780870117985 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Synopsis The Craft of the Japanese Sword by : Leon Kapp
From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.
Author |
: Yoshindo Yoshihara |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 592 |
Release |
: 2012-09-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462909964 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462909965 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Art of the Japanese Sword by : Yoshindo Yoshihara
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
Author |
: Stephen Turnbull |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 170 |
Release |
: 2011-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781849086585 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1849086583 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis Katana by : Stephen Turnbull
The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction. Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight blades, the associated development of Japan's famous steel-making techniques and the challenges from contemporary warfare. Together with the technical details of forging, polishing, mounting and testing; this volume is brought to life with details of the great swordmakers themselves. Moreover, no history of the sword would be complete without a detailed examination of its use in combat, from the greatest Samurai armies to individual duels and revenge killings. Personal accounts allow the reader to discover the art of Japanese swordsmanship in the hands of masters such as Miyamoto Musashi to the unnamed Japanese warrior defending his family's honour. This lively text is perfectly complemented by artwork reconstructions of the sword in use and colour photographs of the swords in use.
Author |
: Kōkan Nagayama |
Publisher |
: Kodansha International |
Total Pages |
: 384 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: 4770020716 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9784770020710 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords by : Kōkan Nagayama
Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.
Author |
: Clive Sinclaire |
Publisher |
: Chartwell Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2009-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0785825630 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780785825630 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Samurai Swords by : Clive Sinclaire
For 700 years Japanese civilization was dominated by a single warrior caste. This project looks at the weaponry of Samurai men and women over the centuries with specifically commissioned photography of reenactors wearing and museum-quality clothing and weaponry.
Author |
: Colin M. Roach |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 589 |
Release |
: 2014-08-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462915750 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462915752 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Japanese Swords by : Colin M. Roach
With over 300 stunning photographs and woodblock prints along with extensive historical and cultural commentary, Japanese Swords is the ultimate authority on Samurai weaponry. Historically, Japanese warriors considered their swords to be far greater than simple weaponry. Their swords were both lethal tools and divine companions -- social and religious icons. Traditionally worn by the samurai as a sign of social status, the Japanese sword represented the junction between the reigning military class and those whom they ruled. Moreover, the samurai sword was a technological and artistic marvel. Many scholars consider it to be the finest sword ever constructed. In terms of symbolism and historical importance, no other blade comes close to the Japanese sword. With a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective, author Cohn M. Roach provides an in-depth study of these magnificent weapons in Japanese Swords. This richly illustrated sword book weaves the blade's primary influences together, tracking its history and illuminating its progress from infancy to grandeur. By studying the evolution of the Japanese sword from this perspective, we better understand Japan and its warrior archetype. Combining research materials from multiple disciplines, Roach uses his expertise as an educator to guide readers through the sword's rise to greatness in a unique way. This book discusses the history, development, and spiritual symbolism of the sword, as well as the esoteric metallurgical techniques used in making it. It also covers the difficult training practices used by skilled swordsmen. Japanese Swords also includes a companion video content featuring a beautifully-filmed documentary that explores the traditional swordmaker's craft. The video content also contains an introduction to the Japanese sword at a sword shop in Kyoto and a visit to a dojo for a beginner's class in the medieval sword-drawing art called iaido.
Author |
: Martina Sprague |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 102 |
Release |
: 2013 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1490426930 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781490426938 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Japanese Swords by : Martina Sprague
The sword, a treasured combat arm and symbol of identity, status, and courage has held a special place in most countries of the world. The samurai, however, may have received unparalleled attention in the history of the sword. This brief introduction to medieval Japan demonstrates how the politically strong samurai shaped the view one held of battle. Following the abolishment of the samurai class, the Meiji Restoration, and the opening of Japan to the West in the nineteenth century, Japan was anxious to move ahead with modern military equipment and the building of a national army. Few traditional swords were made and the Japanese adopted western style cavalry sabers. In the twentieth century the sword continued to be carried into battle as a supplementary weapon; not necessarily practical for the battlefield but, nevertheless, serving an important function as a "crutch for the heart." The gunto, or new-army sword, which was modeled after the samurai katana but modernized to conform to western standards, was carried by army and navy officers and cavalry troops until Japan's fall at the end of World War II.This book focuses on the era that one normally associates with the medieval period. It starts by exploring the history of Japanese sword making, the development of metallurgic science, and the skill required of the swordsmith to forge a strong and battle-worthy blade that adhered to the standards followed by the samurai warrior class. It then covers samurai mentality and philosophy of sword fighting, with respect to the battlefield use of the katana and the dynamics of Japanese swordsmanship. It summarizes with a history of the gunto new-army sword and the practical and philosophical value this sword had to the twentieth-century soldier. The concluding remarks focus on the sword as a symbol of Japanese culture.Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare is a book series that examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. The book series takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times. Each book examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively, and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon. The individual books are excerpted from the previously published book, A History of Edged Weapon Warfare, also by Martina Sprague. Look for more books in this series in the near future.
Author |
: Kanzan Satō |
Publisher |
: Kodansha International |
Total Pages |
: 218 |
Release |
: 1983 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0870115626 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780870115622 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Japanese Sword by : Kanzan Satō
One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.