{"product_id":"the-samurai-sword-a-handbook-paperback-1","title":"The Samurai Sword: A Handbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn M. Yumoto\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eT. C. Ford\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans; the samurai sword is considered by most to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Samurai Sword Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, prestigious schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics of this Samurai book include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese History and the Samurai Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts of the sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade shape, construction, and grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe making of the sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and their readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppraisal and value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelative point values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn M. Yumoto\u003c\/b\u003e is perhaps the foremost authority on the samurai sword outside of Japan. A native of California, he began his study of Japanese swordcraft during his early childhood in Japan. While in Japan he studied under many masters from different schools and learned the art of sword polishing and identification and evaluation. He has held membership in a several sword clubs and at present is an active member of the Japan Society for the Preservation of the Samurai Sword and the Northern California Sword Club. He has also been requested to serve as an advisor to the Japanese Sword Society of the United States, presently being organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.7 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149900595449,"sku":"9784805311349","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/L3lZRWNSQmlCN3FsUlN0MENKaGUyUT09.webp?v=1767038144","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-samurai-sword-a-handbook-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}