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The Samurai Sword: A Handbook a Handbook

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The Samurai Sword: A Handbook a Handbook - Yumoto, John M
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The samurai sword: symbol of the spirit of old Japan it embodies the samurai's steely discipline, unswerving devotion, and peerless skill. A feat of craftsmanship by hereditary artisans, the samurai sword is often judged superior to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. This complete handbook reveals the lore of the samurai sword, fascinating both for owners and for the intrigued. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools, and differences in ...

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The Samurai Sword: A Handbook a Handbook 1989, Tuttle Publishing

ISBN-13: 9780804805094

Hardcover