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.
210 pages, 20 5/8" x 15 3/4" Hard cover

Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 (Hardcover)
Cyclopedia Edition
By: Jim Dawson
This is the most comprehensive book on Japanese swords of the Imperial Japan era. It is a must have book for collectors of WW2 Japanese swords. The Cyclopedia Edition is a greatly expanded revision of the 1996 sword book. Everything is new. Over 900 plus photographs are in color. Featured swords include kyu-gunto, cavalry swords, artillery swords, the army Red Cross sword, early naval swords, youth organization swords, court swords, police bureau swords, fire service swords, railroad swords, colonial empire swords, Manchukuoan swords, and the sword pistols. And of course, the Shin-Gunto and Kai-Gunto are covered in complete detail.
Book measures 11.38" long by 8.75" wide
Total of 448 pages, Hardcover

Nihon-To Koza Vol IV Shinto
Translated by: Harry Watson
This hardcover volume covers the Japanese swordsmiths of the Shinto period from 1596-1771 with hundreds of photos and oshigata. In english translated by Harry Watson. Contains 374 pages of text and photos, exclusive of index and glossary. The book measures 11" x 8.5"

Condition: New

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.

 

Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection - Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu

Shortly after the end of World War II, Dr. Watanabe Hajime of Tottori, Japan, began collecting Asian antiques. By the late 1970s, it was estimated that the doctor's personal collection contained well over 40,000 unique pieces, including several thousand original items of samurai armour, equipment, and related regalia. In 1978, Dr. Watanabe's collection of art and antiques was opened to the public with the establishment of the Watanabe Museum in Tottori City. This text documents the collection's fantastic array of samurai helmets and items of facial armour. Beautifully photographed and presented, this reference guide represents many largely unknown pieces into the field of study for the Japanese armour enthusiast. this book an must for anyone with a passion for the collection of Japanese samurai armour.
11" by 8.5" soft cover
282 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
New, Unused!
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