False Signatures on Japanese Swords

Famous Warriors Of 16th Century Japan, by Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi

63 woodblock prints of the many generals and personages of the 16th century. Done by the famous print artist, Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi, 1855 to 1884. 67 pages.

Fortune Telling by Japanese Swords

This is a forty four page fascinating book on how to tell if your sword is bringing you good luck or bad. Profusely illustrated with drawings showing how to read your sword. The Japanese feel that the puchase of a "bad luck" sword can have disastrous consequences while a "good luck" sword may have the opposite effect on your life. Softcover. O'Hamaguchi San and Talbot Clifton F.R.G.S.

Japanese Archery: An Introduction to Kyudo by Buton Sherman

An excellent little volume on many aspects of kyudo. Its eleven pages describe the make-up, dimensions, execution and significance of the Japanese bow and arrow. Softcover.

Japanese Crest Designs

The 220 Mon from Chart #21 are presented in booklet form with the family surname indexed at the back. This particular selection of Mon are representative examples of the principle motifs used in Japanese Heraldry. Softcover.

Japanese Sword Blades of the Shinto and Shinshinto Periods by Yasu Kizu

Fourteen pages of text and illustration outlining the characteristics and history of the swordsmiths of this period.

Japanese Sword Inscriptions by W.M. Hawley

Japanese Sword Production in Late Koto Times

Ten pages covering the effects of the Civil Wars of the late 1500's on blade production and blade quality. Illustrations of early Koto blades by comparison. Softcover.

Japanese Sword Terms

This book, compiled by W.M. Hawley, contains a thousand sword terms and their kanji. It includes terms for cuts, blade styles, sword furnishings, and many other terms all related to the sword. One of the most complete glossaries of sword terms.

Japanese Swordsmith Groups

Twelve pages of text listing all the main swordsmith groups and sub-groups with their general characteristics, their founders and their most famous smiths. Includes a large fold-out map of Japan showing locations of the Japanese sword schools.