Art of japanese sword

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The Japanese sword, a unique work of art in steel, can be appreciated from a number of viewpoints. Its functionality as a weapon, the sophisticated metallurgy and scientific thinking utilized by the swordsmith, the shape of the blade itself, and the different crystalline forms in the steel all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons.



In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades.

Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself—all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japanese sword care, as well as explaining how to view and appreciate a blade.

With 256 full-color pages, this sword book illustrates in meticulous detail how modern craftsmen use traditional methods to prepare their steel, forge the sword and create the unique hardened edge. By gaining a good understanding of how a sword is made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully. Topics include: Appreciating the Japanese sword History of the Japanese sword Traditional Japanese steelmaking Making the sword Finishing the sword

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Hardcover

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 10 september 2012

Aantal pagina's: 256

Illustraties: Nee

Hoofdauteur: Yoshindo Yoshihara

Tweede Auteur: Leon Kapp

Co Auteur: Hiroko Kapp

Hoofduitgeverij: TUTT

Co Uitgever(s): Tuttle/Periplus

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 235 mm

Product hoogte: 25 mm

Product lengte: 311 mm

Studieboek: Nee

Verpakking breedte: 226 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 27 mm

Verpakking lengte: 306 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 1554 g

EAN: 9784805312407

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