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# Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths: From 1868 to the Present Hardcover – June 7, 2013

**Brand:** leon kapphiroko kappyoshindo yoshiharatom kishida
**Price:** 398811CFA
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- **What is this?** Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths: From 1868 to the Present Hardcover – June 7, 2013 by leon kapphiroko kappyoshindo yoshiharatom kishida
- **How much does it cost?** 398811CFA with free shipping
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Great Sword Resource
  

*by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2009*

Not sure what some of the reviewers expect who had some negative things to say about the book??  This is an incredible book that tries to do a lot, and generally succeeds.  If for no other reason, the valuable insights from the 28-interviews make this book worthwhile on their own.  If you have ever considered buying a Gendaito (modern era) blade, or simply want to learn more about the intimacies of Japanese blades, this is a great book.All the photos are b/w but of excellent quality.  There are some historical images of swords, craftsmen, shinto priests, and soldiers.  I like the image of the Akabane arsenal taken by US forces showing a mega-stockpile of seized gunto (swords).  There are many photo examples of very high quality blades, many made by the craftsmen who are interviewed.  There are also some hand drawn figures showing details like kissaki (sword tip) and hamon (temper line), and the various types of sword styles and curvatures that will help educate anyone new to the subject or act as a quick reference for those of us who space something out from time to time.For the beginner there are detailed chapters on the parts of a sword and the history of development.  For anyone planning to travel to Japan to invest in a new blade, this is an excellent resource for comparing the different styles of craftsmanship and the processes involved in making and buying a sword.  This is one of my favorite sword books out of many.  I also recommend "The New Generation of Japanese Swordsmiths" by Tamio Tsuchiko as a companion to this book.  Both are outstanding but see my review for that book as there are a number of redundant interviews, which for me was not a problem.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Great reading
  

*by H***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017*

Very thorough on history, techniques, designs, and the bios on various master swordsmiths reveal their inner spirit and drive to achieve super accomplishments.  Personally, I found the book extremely informative of this art form.

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    top book of  modern sword smiths
  

*by A***C on Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014*

the book  has  lots of  info and  has exceeded  my expectations , i bought it for specific info re a smith and  there is 13 pages dedicated too the grand father of gendia  smith,,

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