Meihin Katanaezu Shusei
By: Michihiro Tanobe
Special book wriiten by Mr. Michihiro Tanobe from the NBTHK. Excellent oshigatas all done by Mr. Tanobes hand. Only 600 pieces were printed and all were sold out in the first offering. Oversize, fantastic quality. All famous swords inside, both pictures as well as oshigata showing the activity for one to study. Brand new with original outer box. One of the best books that have recently come out of Japan from one of the most famous authorities of the Japanese sword. This book is now selling for $1200-$1400 from many book dealers, but we are offerring this book at a special price of $1000.
210 pages, 20 5/8" x 15 3/4" Hard cover

Goto Book from NBTHK
By: Fukushi Sensei
Very nice and limited edition book on mainline Goto by Fukushi Sensei of the NBTHK. Only 600 pieces printed and numbered. All were sold out on the pre-oreder 3 months befrore the release date. Excellent photography with a special secton of pullout phots of full size koshirae. Descriptions are in both, English and Japanese, and are well described. Book covers the examples of the mainline Goto School from the first to the last. Examples of both top works as well as signature examples. Large size, well bound a must for any serious fittings collector. Most likely as with Tanobe Sensei's book, these will rise very high in price in the near future. Tanobe Sensei's book also limited to 600 editons now is selling for around $1200-$1400 from many book dealers. Full large color in detail.
Book measures 14 7/8" long by 10 1/2" wide
Total of 352 pages, Hardcover

Nihonto Taikan

This large 7 volume set is the pinnacle of nihonto references. This highly regarded and sought after reference set contains 3 Koto volumes, 2 Shinto volumes, 1 Shin-Shinto volume and 1 kodogu volume.
shipping weight 80lbs.

 

Daito Ken Ichi 2000

Daito Ken Ichi 2000 is a preview catalog for the biggest Japanese Sword Exhibition in Japan. This the catalog for year 2000 exhibition. If you like top class Japanese swords, mounts, fittings, and armor, this is the book for you. Hundreds of Superb pictures.
10 1/8" by 7 1/4" soft cover
100 pages

Kanzan Token Kiyoshitsu
By Kanzan Sato
Classroom in a book with Kanzan Sata. This book records the dialouge between Kanzan Sato and students as they cover all pertinent areas of the Japanese sword. Subjects covered are the basic study of the Japanese sword including the steel ingredients, sori, temper lines (from Kamakura to Shinto), boshi, nakago. Other areas covered are famous swordsmiths from Heian through Shinto, as well as discussions of swordsmiths from certain providences; differences between different schools are also covered. There is an good chapter covering oshigata. Many good pictures of famous swords and many useful diagrams depicting the many lessons covered in this book. Book is very well bounded, hard cover. Book measures 10.5" by 7.5" and consists of 287 pages.

Hawley's Japanese Swordsmiths
WM Hawley
This Commemorative Centenary Edition (1896-1996) limited release 2-volume set. It is a compilation of over 30,000 swordsmiths of Japan, and includes information regarding where and when smiths worked, how they signed their blades (Kanji and Romanization of names), and a relative rating of their work. Also included is a quick reference on terminology, temperlines, the Kanji of inscriptions, provinces, honorary titles. The previous edition has served as the collectors/ apprasiers Bible (in English) for many years, and is a must-have for sword enthusiasts. - 1,032 pages in 2 volumes, soft cover

SHINKENDO - Japanese Swordmanship
Toshishiro Obata
This is an excellent book a resource for current students as well as an introduction for non-students covering basic and advanced techniques in the art of Kenjutsu, shinkendo strategy & philosophy and all five major areas of swordsmanship study written by the founder of Shinkendo, Toshishiro Obata. This is a must for all serious martial artists.
7 x10" soft cover
177 pages

The Japanese Sword : A Comprehensive Guide
by Kanzan Sato, Joe Earle (Translator)
A well written introduction to the history and appreciation of the Japanese Sword containingmany color and b&w plates. Covering 1,500 years of sword history, forging, mounts and fittings, appraisal and maintance of the Japanese sword. The centerpiece of the book is a detailed examination of over a dozen of Japan's most important blades.
210 pages, 7 1/2 x 10 3/8" hardcover

The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords
by Kokan Nagayama, Kenji Mishina (Translator)
A comprehensive guide to the appreciation and appraisal of Japanese swords, complete with historical background, terms, and the workmanship of leading schools and smiths. With a focus on the Japanese sword features and characteristics that distingush beween specific schools and smiths, making this a invaluable reference tools for all enthusiasts, especially those who wish to develop their Kantei skills.
256 pages, 71/2 x 10 1/8" hardcover