Description: Title A Guide to Japanese Sword StudiesAuthor KamitsuPublication Year 1940It has approx 318 pages.As mentioned earlier, this book aims to provide a basic guide for those with no prior knowledge of Japanese swords. Therefore, it deliberately avoids delving into the multifaceted and intricate details, focusing instead on what are considered essential and fundamental points. By carefully reading the text and familiarizing yourself with the illustrations, it should not be difficult to gain a general understanding of Japanese swords. Unlike other Japanese sellers,I have this item in stock.Please do bid with confidence. The "Appraisal and Bidding" method has been practiced as one of the ways of studying the Japanese sword for a long time, dating back to the Muromachi period. In this method, the swordsmith's signature is hidden, and only the blade is observed to determine the author's name. It is a competitive practice, and it allows enthusiasts to learn and recognize swords, making it a valuable approach in the study of Japanese swords. This method has been repeated and continued from the Muromachi period to the present day. This book primarily focuses on how beginners can quickly become proficient in this appraisal method. It serves as a guide and instruction for novices in the field of Japanese sword study. The author of this book has based the content on the ancient secrets and oral traditions passed down in the Honyama family. He has also incorporated his many years of experience, culminating in a comprehensive appraisal method. The main aim was to gather the essence of previous writings and present it in a simple and accessible manner. In 1942, the author published a substantial work titled "Japanese Sword Catalog." It was a two-volume set, and its size and handling proved inconvenient. Furthermore, it became excessively extensive. Given the current circumstances, there are no plans for a reprint. Therefore, this book can be considered a revised and abridged edition of "Japanese Sword Catalog."Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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Book Title: Nihonto Kenkyu no Tebiki
Signed: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: Japanese
Publisher: Yuzankaku
Publication Year: 1940
Format: Hardcover
Language: Japanese
Author: Kamitsu
Features: Slipcase
Genre: Art & Culture
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Topic: Japanese Swords
