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Item specifics
- Seller Notes
- “the book has very slight wear on the corners, no writing or marking on the cover or pages.”
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Place of Publication
- Tuttle Publishing, Vermont
- Format
- Paperback
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Publication Date
- 2011-03-10
- Book Title
- The Samurai Sword: A Handbook
- Signed
- No
- Personalized
- No
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Subject
- the history, construction, and significance of the samurai sword
- ISBN
- 9784805311349
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805311347
ISBN-13
9784805311349
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92923748
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Art, Sports & Recreation, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Asia / Japan, Military / Weapons, Asian / Japanese, General, Firearms & Weapons
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
9 In.
Item Height
0.5 In.
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
Item Width
6 In.
Additional Product Features
TitleLeading
The
Book Title
Samurai Sword : A Handbook
Dewey Decimal
739.7
Edition Description
Handbook (Instructor's),Revised edition
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
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 considered by most 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, prestigious 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
Publication Year
2011
Format
Trade Paperback
Reviews
"At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." - Military Collector & Historian, "If you happen to have a samurai sword, John Yumoro's book will help you to determine its category. Whether you have one or not, it will give you all the romance of its background." -- San Francisco Chronicle, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers, since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in them. -- New York World Telegraph and Sun|9784805311349|, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers, since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in them. - New York World Telegraph and Sun|9784805311349|, "At long last, an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." -- Military Collector & Historian, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers, since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in th|9784805311349|, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in them. -- New York World Telegraph and Sun|9784805311349|, "If you happen to have a samurai sword, John Yumoro's book will help you to determine its category. Whether you have one or not, it will give you all the romance of its background." - San Francisco Chronicle, At long last, an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists. -- Military Collector & Historian , "At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." - Military, "At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." -- Military, "At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." -- Military Collector & Historian, If you happen to have a samurai sword, John Yumoro's book will help you to determine its category. Whether you have one or not, it will give you all the romance of its background."" -- San Francisco Chronicle "
LC Classification Number
NK6784
Number of Pages
192 pages
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- f***p (810)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem arrived safe and sound. Very fast. Good seller.
- p***h (391)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem arrived super- duper fast, and in perfect condition! I am very, very satisfied with this transaction, and I hope to do business, with this seller again very soon! Great job, and I thank you very much! A+++++++++Reply from: cozycorner_43- Feedback replied by seller cozycorner_43.- Feedback replied by seller cozycorner_43.Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback! And I am glad you were pleased with the process!!
- l***d (51)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook as described. Prompt shipping- well packaged! Happy with my purchase.