Dalva Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 This is a book published by Kyoto National Museum 2018. I just bought it and still 3 more available if anyone interested. It might written in Japanese language so its more suitable for those who have basic metallurgy knowledge as all it need is the pictures of 200 swords of Japan National Treasure. So we can use the Hada, Hamon etc pictures as point of references in choosing sword. I got it from ebay Regards Dion Satrio Quote
Greg F Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 The seller is matsu-kaze Japan. Greg Quote
Grey Doffin Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 The book is less expensive when bought from the local book guy. http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/b1037-swords-kyoto-kyoto-national-museum Grey 3 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 Grey, is there an English translation, by any chance? Quote
Grey Doffin Posted February 12, 2019 Report Posted February 12, 2019 Ken,, there is a list of plates and introduction in English inside the book; no total translation I am aware of. Grey Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted February 12, 2019 Report Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks, Grey - pretty much what I expected. Looks like lots of good info IF you can read Kanji.... Quote
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