SHIBUI SWORDS BOOKS
NIHONTO ZUIKAN by Kataoka Kinsaku, $1650.00
These two books are written by Hizento
expert Kataoka Kinsaku. The
quality of oshigata and it's
accuracy exceeds that of Iimura's Taikan
Series. Hundreds of oshigata and swordsmiths
are clearly illustrated here. The Koto volume is one of the rarest books even
in
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NIHONTO JITEN by Tokuno Kazuo, $130.00
First published in 1973 by Tokuno
Kazuo and then updated. Now in it's 16th edition. This book is basic and
contains unusual, fundamental information. Change of sugata,
variations of hamon, jihada,
and boshi are explained with good illustrations from
Koto era to Gendai era. The best feature of this book
is the 1000 famous smith's list being well organized with selected oshigata and price. From the author of the well known Toko Taikan, this book bares distinction as its pages of oshigata of important smiths of the Koto through Gendai periods has been made accessible through the JSS/US Index of Sword Literature - a testament of its utility as a tool of study. New edition, printed in 2000. Great set with his 'Nyumon Nihonto Zukan'. Book size
is 16cm X 19cm, 265 pages. Japanese language.
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NYUMON NIHONTO ZUKAN by Tokuno Kazuo, $100.00
One of the well known and impressive books
written by the famous Tokuno Kazuo. This book explains the history of Nihonto
development from Heian era,
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NIHONTO no KANTEI
to KANSHO by Tsuneishi
Hideaki, $70.00
Great set with Hideaki's Nihonto
no Kenkyu to Kansho. This
book is for the appraisal and appreciation of Nihonto.
It contains the history of Nihonto, basic knowledge
for Kantei, Smith's characteristics and their family
lines. Published in 1968, 320 pages. Japanese language.
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SHINHAN TOSHO ZENSHU
by Shimizu Osamu, $120.00
This book is a complement to Nihonto
Meikan. It was first published in 1957 by a
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TOKEN YORAN
by Iimura Yoshiaki, $85.00
This is a small pocket size book and excellant
reference. It contains invaluable information and shows the insight of the
author, Iimura Yoshiaki, famous for his Taikan series. This book is forty chapters including 284
pages of oshigata, 70 pages of Tsuba,
Kodogu, and Tsuka, 110
pages of blade price list and smith rankings, 120 pages of kaji
and kinko family lines, and more. NEW
edition with green silk cover, 11.5cm X 16.5cm, 725 pages. Japanese language.
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NIHON-no-BIJUTSU,
set of four for $160.00
Volume 64, Sword Fittings by Kajima Susumu.
In good condition, 7in X 9in, 108 pages, published in 1971.
Volume 127, Kimono's. In good condition, 7in X 9in.
Volume 332, Sword Fittings
by Ogasawara Nobuo. NEW,
7in X 9in, 98 pages.
Volume 431, Japanese Sword,
All volumes are published under the
supervision of the National Museums of
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JAPANESE ART SWORD by Junji Homma, $120.00
During the Allied Occupation the
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JAPANESE SWORDS by Nobuo
Ogasawara, $20.00 each
A little picture book on the Japanese sword. This broad
survey includes swords and fittings while also discussing the history of the
art. Many important works are shown. Numerous color and b&w
photographs are detailed and a glossary follows. Two copies available,
published in 1972 and 2003. Both are in excellant
condition, 4in X 5 3/4in, 128 pages.
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This long out-of-print book was the first English language
reference written by a noted Japanese polisher/appraiser. Of note are an
assessment of the five schools of swordmaking with
contrast to Shinto and later blades, and Inami's
account of various steps undertaken in sword polishing. Well supported by b&w illustrations and photos. This is a classic text
acknowledged in the bibliographies of many later works and belongs on the shelf
of all students of the sword. Good condition, hardcover with 222 pages, 7 1/2in X 10 1/2in.
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This long out-of-print classic reference book is illustrated with drawings, oshigata and photographs written by a well noted and highly respected authority. This is a classic text
that belongs on the shelf
of all students of the sword. Good condition, no loose or worn pages. 344 pages, published in Tokyo in 1955. 4 1/4in X 6 3/4in. Text in Japanese.
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This long out-of-print book is a 'collectable' written by a famous sword author and professor. This book explains everything about Japanese Swords: the process of swordmaking, major smiths and provinces, the various shapes, various steps in sword polishing, maintenance of the sword, apprasials and about national treasure class swords. Well supported by b&w illustrations and photos. This is a classic text and belongs on the shelf
of all students of the sword. Good condition, softcover with 225 pages, 11.2cm X 17.3cm. Text in Japanese.
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This out-of-print book is new yet published in 1971. Written by a noted Japanese sword expert in Tokyo. Of note are an
assessment of the Japanese sword from Kamakura era to Showa era. This is a classic text
of 70 pages of pictures of nakago, hamon, and fittings along with major sword smith information. Also contains information on Kinko fittings and a year chart. This new book belongs on the shelf
of all students of the sword. NEW condition, black hardcover and slipcase with 304 pages, 6 1/8in X 8 1/2in. Text in Japanese.
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by Kawaguchi Wataru, Kotou Tsuneo, Iwamoto Tsuranosuke, and Saito Katsumi.
This is an excellant book of Oshigata. Well supported by b&w illustrations and photos. This is a classic text
acknowledged in the bibliographies of many later works and belongs on the shelf
of all students of the sword. Good condition, hardcover with 222 pages, 7 1/2in X 10 1/2in.
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The Honami's respected tradition as sword polishers is renown. Reportedly not intended for mass distribution, Honami Koson originally prepared Teiryo Yoji for his students as the proper restoration of nihonto requires subtle knowledge of kantei and supporting key qualities in a blade to bare its distinction. This serious kantei tool includes over 800 sword drawings classified by period, each accompanied by detailed commentary. While not actual swords, representations are intended to typify kantei points normally attributed to a given smith's work. Understanding these points are essential when evaluating swords. This is a classic text
acknowledged in the bibliographies of many later works and belongs on the shelf
of all students of the sword. Printed in limited edition of only 300 volumes. Excellant condition, hardcover and boxed, with 438 pages, 9 1/4in X 12 1/4in. English and Japanese text.
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Published in commemoration of the late Dr. Kanzan Sato, this important shinto reference has been reprinted with its entire contents indexed in English. Full romanization of inscriptions, descriptive text and English forward are included, fulfilling the scholar's intention of "publishing" a book on swords in English that would be easy for overseas sword lovers to understand. New condition, softcover with 502 pages, 9in X 11 1/2in.
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A spectacular Japanese language reference of 120 Tanto, Kamakura through 1960 Gendai. The full length oshigata are reproduced in b&w photos and include detailed descriptions and history. A separate 83 page English translation accompanies this offering. This is a classic text
acknowledged in the bibliographies of many later works and belongs on the shelf
of all students of the sword. New condition, hardcover with 267 pages, 6in X 8 1/2in.
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beauty and charming Japanese 19th century metal work.
Fine catalog presents Bakumatsu and Meiji-era tsuba from the collection of the Kiyomizu San'nanzaka Museum in Kyoto Japan. Many decorative styles (yoshiki) and techniques were devised..when wealthy merchants could outdo daimyo in financial power and so ordered ornate items including up-market materials..from metalworkers. Japanese language with English table of contents, forward, and tsuba-ko noted for each piece in romanji. Vivid, full-color photography on high quality stock. This is an excellant reference for students of tsuba. NEW, softcover w/ dust jacket, 96 pages, 8 3/4in X 11 1/2in.
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