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OverviewThe more than thousand-year old art of sword making in Japan is one of the world's most brilliant metalworking traditions. In danger of being lost when sword manufacture was prohibited after the Second World War, the art is today making an astonishing comeback in the hands of a new generation of swordsmiths. In this book, master swordsmith Kunihira Kawachi introduces through beautiful colour photographs examples of swords that he has created or restored. Questions and answers covering many aspects of sword culture are followed by a thorough chapter teaching how to care for and appreciate Japanese swords, and a discussion of the many legends surrounding the swords of the most famous swordsmen in Japanese history. A central section illustrates the tools and techniques for making Japanese swords with more than 50 colour and monochrome photos. Finally, a chapter of essays presenting the lives and opinions of those involved in sword making in Japan today is followed by appendixes listing such useful information as the best museums in which to view fine sword collections around the world. This modest book is packed with information of use to all connoisseurs and collectors of Japanese swords, as well as anyone interested in Japanese metal crafts or martial culture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kunihira Kawachi , Masao ManabePublisher: Floating World Editions Imprint: Floating World Editions Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.00cm Weight: 0.345kg ISBN: 9781891640414ISBN 10: 1891640410 Pages: 156 Publication Date: 28 July 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |