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Hi,

 

I already have the "Facts and Fundamentals" book by Nakahara-sensei.

 

Now I'm looking for one more beginner reference book. Which one would you recommend?

Kapp's "The Craft of the Japanese Sword"

or

Nagayama's "The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords"

 

I know that "Craft" is more about the making and "Connoisseur" is more about schools and history. If possible, I'd like to avoid too many similarities to "Facts".

 

Or if you say none of the above, what else?

 

Thanks.

Posted

I would go for both as they contain different information. If I had to choose 1 it would be

Nagayama's "The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords"

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And rather than The Craft of the Japanese Sword, if you want a book on how they are made, I'd recommend The Art of the Japanese Sword, by the same authors I believe. This newer book covers more material with tons more pictures. To answer your original question: Connoisseur's before Craft.

Grey

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