gtstcactus Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 Hey, I was wondering if you guys / gals could suggest some good books on mainly Tsuba (or tsuba/nihonto). I can only read English... I guess I'd be best served by something that will help educate me in respect of what to look for in quality pieces etc as I am looking to colllect some Tsuba. Not heaps but I'd like a small number to go with my swords. Something which goes into the various schools and traits perhaps.... I have a small number of books they are: 1. Arms & Armour of Old Japan (Victoria and Albert Museum) 2.The Way of the Samurai by Richard Storry and Werner Forman 3. The Japanese Sword a comprehensive guide by Kanzan Sato 4. The Samurai Sword A hand book by John Yumoto Suggestions much appreciated... Jason Quote
bone Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 This is one I actually know. At the very top of the page is a FAQ link. You can't go wrong getting the ones on that list. Quote
Henry Wilson Posted February 1, 2011 Report Posted February 1, 2011 You might find some help here. viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8341&p=68981&hilit=robinson#p68981 Quote
ububob Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 You may also find something useful here http://homeearthlink.net/~jggilbert/reading.htm Quote
bridgeofdreams Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 In addition to the suggestions above, Henry's link to the post from Richard George prompts me to mention the excellent 29 page article by Richard George entitled "A Brief Survey of Tsuba to the Early Edo Period," which is included with the Supplement volume that he produced for the 2005 KTK Exhibition. This book (I still have a few copies in stock) was made from the photos Richard took at the exhibit of the US and Canadian member's exhibits, which were not included in the 2005 Catalog as it was produced in advance in Japan using only the articles shown by the Japanese members. It has some excellent examples from a range of schools. Also, back issues of the Northern California club newsletter almost always have articles of interest to the fittings collector (in addition to the sword information, of course!) Pick them up when you see them. - Craig Quote
Henry Wilson Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Developing on Craig's post (and quoting myself) Quote and by no means least I think Richard George has left out a very good reference for beginners. There is a nice easy to read survey on early iron tsuba and a articles on tensho koshirae as well as lots of picture examples and cross referencing to KTK catalogs. Nice work Richard: KTK, 2005 International Convention and Exhibition Supplement Richard George http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/k ... nt/1648110 Quote
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