Month: March 2009

  • Soulsmithingへようこそ!

    Soulsmithingへようこそ!

    日本刀の製造と文化、鍛冶屋についての記事、ブログや関連サイトについて紹介しています。 (基本英語かフランス語です)

  • Book – Katana Kantei: Facts and Fundamentals

    Book – Katana Kantei: Facts and Fundamentals

    A refreshing look at Japanese sword appraisal Review of a new book published by Kodansha, originally authored by Nakahara Nobuo and translated by Paul Martin Originally published in Japanese as Katana no kanshō — Kihon to Jissen 刀の鑑賞 基本と実践 (Sword Appraisal — Theory and Practice) as a semi-private venture, the book has been released to…

  • Book: Introduction to Japanese Swords through pictures

    Book: Introduction to Japanese Swords through pictures

    Introduction to Japanese Swords through pictures. Reference work on etiquette, appraisal, maintenance, and mostly the presentation of Japanese swords L’étiquette des sabres Sageo (scabbard cord) tying according to various schools / Maintenance / Appraisal By the Zen Nippon Tosho Kai (All Japan Swordsmith Association) English and Japanese – 48 pages – ISBN: 4990231627 Bilingual book…

  • Exhibition catalogue: Masamune and his lineage

    Exhibition catalogue: Masamune and his lineage

    Exhibition catalogue « Masamune and his lineage » held at the Sano Art Museum, 2002 by the Sano Art Museum Japanese – 183 pages – ISBN: 4915857549 This catalogue is now very well known for the quality of its photographs, printing, paper, and the swords presented. This book has been out of print ever since…

  • DVD: The Ancient Techniques and Spirit of the Japanese Sword: A Modern Challenge

    DVD: The Ancient Techniques and Spirit of the Japanese Sword: A Modern Challenge

    A Top quality DVD on Japanese sword making by the All Japan Swordsmiths Association (Zen Nippon Tosho Kai) English / Japanese