Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords: A Collector's Guide

Facts and Fundamentals of Japanese Swords Aims to enable the reader to accurately judge the quality and pedigree of any sword. This book is illustrated with 160 b/w photos and 140 drawings elucidating details from nakago (tang) controlled rusting and inscriptions to the shape, dimensions, style, patina and every other visible element of the blade itself. Full description