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【Definitive Edition】Illustrated Japan Sword Daizen
2006 Supervision and text: Kazuhiko Inada, cooperation: Riki Choshu GinzaYa / Mook (Historical Group Image Series) GAKKEN / The most easy-to-understand, all-color sword book! Comprehensive coverage from ancient decorative swords and medieval swords to samurai sizes and sizes! A detailed explanation of the basics such as the history, types, and partial names of swords, as well as how to buy swords and the production process. "Wearing a sword" illustrates with illustrations how to wear a sword that differs depending on status, attire, and era, such as how to wear a sword (great armor, contemporary clothing, and ceremonial occasions) and how to hold a sword (kinxi, ashigaru, daimyo, doshin, ronin, and shogunate military uniforms). There is also a wealth of peripheral information, such as the "distribution map of master craftsmen and schools by era" that can be understood at a glance, the "Sword Appreciation and Illustrated Encyclopedia" that is easy to remember with a comparison of illustrations and photos, and the "Sword Appreciation and Glossary Encyclopedia" that is color-coded by sword blade, sword braces, art and materials and is convenient as an index. There are 18 episodes of "Tales Surrounding the Sword" and "The Power of the Japan Sword Demonstrated by Trial Slashing" and other books that are well worth reading. In the "Famous Sword Appreciation" section, 16 swings are introduced using double-page spreads and enlarged photos. Of course, it comes with more detailed data than anywhere else, such as the fist (total length, handle length, pommel head length, sheath length) and blade (blade length, Curved , original width, tip width, stem length).
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