what are the 5 main swordsmithschools?

[kiku]

Hallo to all,

 

I have this one question what are the 5 main swordsmithschools? because I would like to learn more about this schools and study there work. Maybe someone can also help me to find a good book for my studies.

 

thanks to all

 

Best

 

Sebastian

[Grey Doffin]

Sebastian,

The 5 traditions (den) of Koto are Yamato, Yamashiro, Bizen, Soshu, & Mino. Each of these had sub divisions. Once Shinto came around the lines between the traditions blurred and the smiths of this time and later are said, in some cases, to work in the style of one of the 5 Den, but not to be of that Den. There were many different schools in Shinto and later.

I think there is a list of recommended reading at the links at the top of the NMB welcome page (or somewhere here). Read every book you can get your hands on, and if you learned something read them again.

Grey

[kiku]

Hallo Grey,

 

thank you very mch for your help and your advice and I will take much books as I can get as you told me.

Thanks again and best regards

 

Sebastian

[Rich Thomas]

Maybe someone can also help me to find a good book for my studies.

 

Hey Sebastian, you probably found heaps of books in the recommended list, I have 3 pages of books that I have used if you're interested on my web site http://www.bushidoboutique.net (go to the books link). I have given them a drool meter rating (for the visual wow factor!!) , descriptions, and whether they are more of a learning/reference based item.

 

P.S.The Connoisseurs book of Japanese Swords is a great place to start.

good luck

Richard T