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The Japanese sword combines unbreakability, rigidity, and lethal cutting power, and it is in the resolution of these conflicting practical requirements that it emerges as a triumph of the forger's art. The mystique of the sword lingers on in our age of mechanized combat, but the aesthetic qualities for which swords are most valued by collectors today-the liveliness of the metal "skin," the confidence in every aspect of the design, the scrolling temper-line, the almost buoyant lightness of the hilt when the blade is held in the hand-all derive from what the Japanese sword demanded as a symbol of strength and as a weapon. As an instrument of clear persuasion, no other blade anywhere has ever been its equal.
This volume, containing color and black-and-white plates, has been prepared as an introduction to the history and appreciation of the Japanese sword. Its author, until his death in 1978, was one of Japan's foremost sword experts, and his wide knowledge is here brought to bear on every aspect of sword lore, including forging techniques and problems of appraisal. Looking over the 1,500 years of sword history in Japan, Kanzan Sato notes how the major developments-the shift from the early straight blades to the tachi, which were longer curved blades slung edge downwards at the waist, to the familiar daisho pair of short and long swords worn by samurai until modern times-were the result of both technical innovation and changed fighting techniques. He examines the various fashions in sword mounts and the at times precious, highly decorated work of the smiths who specialized in sword guards, or tsuba, during the Momoyama and Edo periods.
The centerpiece of this book, however, is a detailed examination of over a dozen of Japan's most revered blades, including the Kanehira and the Dojigiri by Yasutsuna, perhaps the two finest swords in Japan and as clear and beautiful today as when they were forged some 900 years ago. The discussion of what makes these blades special and how they have been passed down for generations offers the reader a wealth of insight into the sword in Japan as heirloom and cultural treasure.
This volume, containing color and black-and-white plates, has been prepared as an introduction to the history and appreciation of the Japanese sword. Its author, until his death in 1978, was one of Japan's foremost sword experts, and his wide knowledge is here brought to bear on every aspect of sword lore, including forging techniques and problems of appraisal. Looking over the 1,500 years of sword history in Japan, Kanzan Sato notes how the major developments-the shift from the early straight blades to the tachi, which were longer curved blades slung edge downwards at the waist, to the familiar daisho pair of short and long swords worn by samurai until modern times-were the result of both technical innovation and changed fighting techniques. He examines the various fashions in sword mounts and the at times precious, highly decorated work of the smiths who specialized in sword guards, or tsuba, during the Momoyama and Edo periods.
The centerpiece of this book, however, is a detailed examination of over a dozen of Japan's most revered blades, including the Kanehira and the Dojigiri by Yasutsuna, perhaps the two finest swords in Japan and as clear and beautiful today as when they were forged some 900 years ago. The discussion of what makes these blades special and how they have been passed down for generations offers the reader a wealth of insight into the sword in Japan as heirloom and cultural treasure.
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One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history and appreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.
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Japanese writers, however freely they may acknowledge their country's indebtedness to her mainland neighbors in other cultural fields, consistently stress the uniqueness of the Japanese sword. Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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This is a new edition of a classic book on Japanese swords. So far as I can tell, the only difference from the earlier edition is the (very nice) dustjacket.
The book includes a history of the sword, some basic information, though it's not a primer on collecting, and some good photographs of some truly excellent blades and fittings. The largest criticism I would make is that the photographs of blades don't show the subtle details, especially of the temper and "grain", which collectors are interested in. On the other hand, you can see the whole shape of the blade well in the photographs.
If you're interested in swords, this book is a must-have. Serious collectors will find it a bit simplistic and general of course, but the blades included are some of the best, which makes up for a lot. For people who just are interested by Japanese swords and want to find something out about them, this book is perfect. For the beginning collector this is good, but something like Yumoto's "Japanese Sword: A Handbook" is more important.
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Sato's book was once one of the essential works about Japanese Swords for western collectors - because of the lack of other sources. Today, with far more oppotunities to get good literature about this subject, it lost its relevance.
Indeed it is an interesting appetizer for beginners and contains a general view on Japanese swords.
However, the blades are only represented and explained by some exemplary items and the pictures are mostly too dark. Better pictures, also in colour, could be seen with mounts and sword furniture.
At least I wouldn't recommend this book simply because of the fact that there are better and more topical alternatives.
Indeed it is an interesting appetizer for beginners and contains a general view on Japanese swords.
However, the blades are only represented and explained by some exemplary items and the pictures are mostly too dark. Better pictures, also in colour, could be seen with mounts and sword furniture.
At least I wouldn't recommend this book simply because of the fact that there are better and more topical alternatives.
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This is certainly a nice and good book: Written by a knowlegeable author, covering history, sword appraisal and care, printed on excellent paper and with superb photographs. It is fun to read and, yes, nice looking on the bookshelf, too.
But as others have mentioned, it is definitely not a collector`s guide. The biggest part of the book focuses on the description of famous and truly excellent blades and fittings you will hardly have a chance to see for real. They may be representative for a certain master smith but do of course not cover by far the vast scope of work done during the centuries by hundreds of schools and thousands of smiths. You will not be able to identify any blade you find on the web or in your grandpa`s locker just with the information of this book.
We must however admit that there is hardly a book available in English (and much less in German) which can do this job. But there are some which are far more helpful in this respect than Sato`s and still easy accessible, like Yumoto's "Japanese Sword: A Handbook" for beginners and, for the advanced, Kokan Nagayams "The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords", the latter being not really user-friendly though. Also the books of Leon Kapp are recommended for background. But of course there are more books than those but most of them antiquarian books, not available on amazon.
Summed up, this ist a lovely book for a quiet evening, but is has little to offer for the serious student of the Nihonto.
But as others have mentioned, it is definitely not a collector`s guide. The biggest part of the book focuses on the description of famous and truly excellent blades and fittings you will hardly have a chance to see for real. They may be representative for a certain master smith but do of course not cover by far the vast scope of work done during the centuries by hundreds of schools and thousands of smiths. You will not be able to identify any blade you find on the web or in your grandpa`s locker just with the information of this book.
We must however admit that there is hardly a book available in English (and much less in German) which can do this job. But there are some which are far more helpful in this respect than Sato`s and still easy accessible, like Yumoto's "Japanese Sword: A Handbook" for beginners and, for the advanced, Kokan Nagayams "The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords", the latter being not really user-friendly though. Also the books of Leon Kapp are recommended for background. But of course there are more books than those but most of them antiquarian books, not available on amazon.
Summed up, this ist a lovely book for a quiet evening, but is has little to offer for the serious student of the Nihonto.
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