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Description:

Title: Encyclopedia of Japanese Sword Nihonto (Language: Japanese)

This is the first version of the most easy-to-understand, all-color sword book.

Thorough coverage from ancient decorative swords and medieval swords to the long and short-size of samurai.

Detailed explanations from the basics such as the history and types of swords and explanations of parts names to how to buy swords and the manufacturing process.

Illustrates how to wear a sword (large armor, gusoku, ceremonies), how to insert a sword (attendant, foot soldier, daimyo, concentric, ronin, army at the end of the Edo period), etc.

"Distribution map of master craftsmen and schools by period" that can be understood at a glance, "Sword appreciation / illustration encyclopedia" that is easy to understand by illustrations and photographs. Color-coded by blade, sword equipment, art and material, enriched by peripheral information in "Sword Appreciation / Glossary."

In "Appreciation of famous swords," it introduces 16 swords using spreads and enlarged photographs with detailed data such as various sizes of sword parts.

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