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  • Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths: From 1868 to the Present

    The lineage of the Japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of Japan's most durable cultural assets. Part of its mythical appeal lies in the unique harmony of its historical roles as deadly hand-held weapon, embodiment of the samurai spirit, and powerful symbol of warfare.The types of sword that have been made, their forging methods, and the styles of blade have been influenced by historical events and shaped by developments in the means of combat, giving rise to five distinct periods and a host of styles and schools. The most recent period, gendaito, began in the late nineteenth century, during Japan's drive to modernize its military forces. The demand for traditional swords all but disappeared, and many schools ... [Read More]
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith

    • ASIN: 4770019629
    • ASIN: 4770019629
    • ISBN: 4770019629
    • Brand: Brand: Kodansha USA
    • Manufacturer: Kodansha USA

  • Ten Ryu MA-2SD Two-Tier Sword Stand, Black Lacquer Finish

    Show off your swords in style with this beautiful Two-Tier Sword Stand in black lacquer finish (model MA-2SD) from Ten Ryu, which displays up to two swords. This stand has a black lacquer finish and red velvet holders and has the Ten Ryu logo on the front in gold. Simple, classic and designed to show off your beautiful collection without distracting from the artistry of the swords. Ten Ryu offers a wide range of affordable Samurai swords, which are hand sharpened to ensure the sharpest blade. Swordsmiths combine modern knowledge and traditional secrets to produce superior quality swords with enhanced durability, sharpness, and exquisite craftsmanship.
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith

    • ASIN: B0060E7DNC
    • UPC: 805319112877
    • ASIN: B0060E7DNC
    • Brand: Ten Ryu
    • Size: Black Lacquer Finish, Red Velvet Holders
    • Manufacturer: Masahiro

  • Kotobuki Kagetsuna Ko-deba Japanese Kitchen Knife

    Sword making history in Japan dates back over 1,000 years, when master swordsmiths practiced their craft making weapons for warriors. Modern Japanese kitchen knives are a descendant of these renowned swords, as evidenced in the details, ideals, and spirit that have been passed down through generations that go into each tool. This particular knife has a ko-deba shape. It is the tool of choice when filleting a small, whole fish. The thick spine and one-sided beveled edge make it easy to process a whole fish, from removing the head and cutting through bones, to slicing fillets. Stainless steel.
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith

    • ASIN: B00WWZDBPC
    • UPC: 812594024122
    • ASIN: B00WWZDBPC
    • Brand: Kotobuki
    • Manufacturer: Kotobuki

  • Shinwa Black Knight Handmade Katana/Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Black Damascus Steel - Razor Sharp, Full Tang - Fully Functional, Battle Ready, Ninja Sleek - Faux Ray Skin, Cord Wrap, Dragon Tsuba

    The "Black Knight" of lore, embodied in a fierce hand forged katanaShadowy and mysterious, yet clearly capable, Shinwa's "Black Knight" Katana embodies the fabled "dark-" or "black knight" of lore - a rogue warrior loyal to no warlord or king, who fights only for himself and his own cryptic, deviant-yet-noble principles. Indeed, the Black Knight Katana slashes to the beat of its own drum. And despite its grim hues, the Black Knight is nothing if not vibrant and alluring; it's teeming with distinctive appointments and captivating accents - a true masterwork of contemporary sword design. But behind this stylishly unsettling façade lurks a downright frightening beast - a formidable tanto blade hand forged from black Damascus steel. Open your mind to dark-yet-thrilling new bladecraft possibil... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: B010GEHCYG
    • UPC: 760729747784
    • ASIN: B010GEHCYG
    • Brand: Shinwa
    • Manufacturer: K EXCLUSIVE

  • Kotobuki Kagetsuna Yanagi Japanese Kitchen Knife

    Sword making history in Japan dates back over 1,000 years, when master swordsmiths practiced their craft making weapons for warriors. Modern Japanese kitchen knives are a descendant of these renowned swords, as evidenced in the details, ideals, and spirit that have been passed down through generations that go into each tool. This particular knife has a yanagi shape. It is beveled and sharpened on one side of the blade only and is long and narrow, to ensure a slice in one smooth motion that will not damage or tear the flesh of fish or meat. Stainless steel.
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith

    • ASIN: B00WWZDBXY
    • UPC: 812594024146
    • ASIN: B00WWZDBXY
    • Brand: Kotobuki
    • Manufacturer: Kotobuki

  • Kotobuki Kagetsuna Nakiri Japanese Kitchen Knife

    Sword making history in Japan dates back over 1,000 years, when master swordsmiths practiced their craft making weapons for warriors. Modern Japanese kitchen knives are a descendant of these renowned swords, as evidenced in the details, ideals, and spirit that have been passed down through generations that go into each tool. This particular knife has a nakiri shape. Nakiri shaped knives are rectangular and have a squared end, and thus a flatter cutting edge than a tradtional western chef's knife. Therefore, this knife excels at tasks that require a single downward cut rather than a rocking motion, making it an excellent choice for prep work such as slicing and dicing. The use of carbon steel ensures that the knife holds a very sharp edge, while the outer sandwich of stainless steel prevent... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: B00WWZD3XM
    • UPC: 812594024108
    • ASIN: B00WWZD3XM
    • Brand: Kotobuki
    • Manufacturer: Kotobuki

  • Tenryu TR 030BK4 Hand Forged Samurai Sword with Set Katana Wakisashi & Tanto Blades Artificial Ray Skin Handles 3 Sword with Set

    This hand-forged, three-piece Ten Ryu Samurai Sword set (TR-030 series) includes a 41-inch katana, 32-inch Wakisashi, and 23-inch Tanto, with scabbards for each sword and a black wood display stand. Made from 7mm-thick 1045 carbon steel, the katana has a 29-inch blade, the wakisashi has a 21-inch blade, and the tanto has a 13-inch blade. All swords feature artificial ray skin-wrapped handles with cord-wrapping for a firm grip. The swords also feature color-matching lacquer scabbards and an artistic tsuba hand guard with winding dragon. Ten Ryu offers a wide range of affordable Samurai swords, which are hand sharpened to ensure the sharpest blade. Swordsmiths combine modern knowledge and traditional secrets to produce superior quality swords with enhanced durability, sharpness, and exquisit... [Read More]
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith

    • ASIN: B075TBWKH4
    • UPC: 805319123286
    • ASIN: B075TBWKH4
    • Brand: Ten Ryu
    • Manufacturer: Master Cutlery Inc.

  • Shinwa Blue Knight Handmade Katana/Samurai Sword - Hand Forged Damascus Steel, More Than 1,000 Layers - Distinctive Custom Cast Tsuba - Faux Ray Skin - Functional, Battle Ready, Full Tang

    Past meets present, tradition meets innovationFrom the multiple high carbon steel alloys that comprise the blade to its distinctive blend of traditional form and wicked modern accents, the Blue Knight Katana is a bold mashup of electrifying contrasts. Though it pays homage to Japan's ancient swordcraft tradition, Shinwa developed the distinctive Blue Knight with today's serious swordsman in mind. Master smiths painstakingly hand forge every blade, and seasoned sword artisans carefully handcraft each tsuka and saya. From vigorously hammering the molten blade steel to gingerly wrapping faux ray skin and cord around the tsuka, every step in the Blue Knight's construction receives the utmost care and precise attention to detail. Steel has never been so captivating Some of the world's - and ind... [Read More]
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith

    • ASIN: B00GXGN9MQ
    • UPC: 760729747890
    • ASIN: B00GXGN9MQ
    • Brand: Shinwa
    • Manufacturer: K EXCLUSIVE

  • wall26 - Modern Copper Window Looking Out Into a Japanese Statue Surrounded by Red Trees - Canvas Art Home Decor - 24x36 inches

    We use high quality canvases which are designed specifically for canvas printing. Our canvas is a white semi-gloss artists canvas.We use latest HP Latex inks during printing process allowing our products to be fade resistant for up to 100 years.Canvas pictures are stretched on quality frame bars. All frames are of the highest
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith
    High quality printed canvas stretched and stapled to durable shrink resistant frames.1.50" thick stretcher bars for gallery quality profile.Canvases are printed and hand stretched in the USA by professionals.Hanging accessory kit included.All Wall26 Products are made in and shipped from the USA.Be aware of counterfeit sellers with inferior products. Our products will never ship from China or

    • UPC: 432503972
    • Model: CVS-WMR-ZEN-018-WP.7B3119-24x36x1.50
    • Color: RedStatue Surrounded By Trees
    • Size: 36\" x 24\"36"x24"
    • Rating: 5.0

  • Wall26 - Canvas Prints Wall Art - Japanese Cherry Blossoms Painting | Modern Wall Decor/ Home Decoration Stretched Gallery Canvas Wrap Giclee Print. Ready to Hang - 16" x 16"

    We use high quality canvases which are designed specifically for canvas printing. Our canvas is a white semi-gloss artists canvas. We use latest HP Latex inks during printing process allowing our products to be fade resistant for up to 100 years. Canvas pictures are stretched on wooden stretcher frames. All frames are of the highest
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith
    High quality printed canvas stretched and stapled to durable shrink resistant frames.1.50" thick stretcher bars for gallery quality profile.Canvases are printed and hand stretched in the USA by professionals.Hanging accessory kit included.All Wall26® Products are made in and shipped from the USA.Be aware of counterfeit sellers with inferior products. Our products will never ship from China or

    • UPC: 662947885
    • Model: CVS-RF-1911-16x16x1.50
    • Color: WhiteHome Decor
    • Size: 16\" x 16\"16" x 16"

  • Genealogies and Schools of Japanese Swordsmiths - eBook

    My aim with this publication is to make the major genealogies of Japanese swordsmiths and their schools from the kotô to the shintô and shinshintô periods easily accessible to the Western reader, namely in that they are complete and have been revised for the first time, in a single book. The publication begins with a brief introduction to the history of Japanese sword literature. Ziel dieser Publikation ist es, dem westlichen Leser die Stammbäume japanischer Schmiede und deren Schulen von der kotô- über die shintô- bis zur shinshintô-Periode erstmals gesammelt und revidiert zugänglich zu machen. Diese Publikation beinhaltet zudem eine
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith
    Genealogies and Schools of Japanese Swordsmiths - eBook

    • UPC: 909423906

  • wall26 Canvas Prints Wall Art - Japanese Cherry Tree Blossom Watercolor for Decor | Modern Wall Decor/Home Decoration Stretched Gallery Canvas Wrap Giclee Print. Ready to Hang - 16" x 16"

    We use high quality canvases which are designed specifically for canvas printing. Our canvas is a white semi-gloss artists canvas. We use latest HP Latex inks during printing process allowing our products to be fade resistant for up to 100 years. Canvas pictures are stretched on quality frame bars. All frames are of the highest
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith
    High quality printed canvas stretched and stapled to durable shrink resistant frames.1.50" thick stretcher bars for gallery quality profile.Canvases are printed and hand stretched in the USA by professionals.Hanging accessory kit included.All Wall26® Products are made in and shipped from the USA.Be aware of counterfeit sellers with inferior products. Our products will never ship from China or

    • UPC: 867876861
    • Model: CVS-RF-2233-16x16x1.50
    • Color: Artwork - 02White
    • Size: 16\" x 16\"16" x 16"

  • Genealogies and Schools of Japanese Swordsmiths

    My aim with this publication is to make the major genealogies of Japanese swordsmiths and their schools from the kotô to the shintô and shinshintô periods easily accessible to the Western reader, namely in that they are complete and have been revised for the first time, in a single book. The publication begins with a brief introduction to the history of Japanese sword literature. Ziel dieser Publikation ist es, dem westlichen Leser die Stammbäume japanischer Schmiede und deren Schulen von der kotô- über die shintô- bis zur shinshintô-Periode erstmals gesammelt und revidiert zugänglich zu machen. Diese Publikation beinhaltet zudem eine
    Best Modern Japanese Swordsmith
    My aim with this publication is to make the major genealogies of Japanese swordsmiths and their schools from the kotô to the shintô and shinshintô periods easily accessible to the Western reader, namely in that they are complete and have been revised for the first time, in a single book. The publication begins with a brief introduction to the history of Japanese sword literature. Ziel dieser Publikation ist es, dem westlichen Leser die Stammbäume japanischer Schmiede und deren Schulen von der kotô- über die shintô- bis zur shinshintô-Periode erstmals gesammelt und revidiert zugänglich zu machen. Diese Publikation beinhaltet zudem eine

    • UPC: 53658337

  • The Sword Maker - Korehira Watan, one of Japan's last remaining Swordsmiths (Documentary)

    As one of Japan's last remaining swordsmiths, Korehira Watanabe has honed his craft for 40 years while attempting to recreate the mythical Koto sword. Korehira Watanabe is one of the last remainin...

    the secret world of the japanese swordsmith

    Documentary from 1997 ©1997 Troivision Co., Ltd/Warabe No Mori Co., Ltd. kobayashi dldg, 4-7 Yotsuya Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan The Japanese sword is the soul of the Samurai. The crafting of this w...
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    Modern Katana Swordsmith - Kimura Kanesada

    This video features Kimura Kanesada, a family of Japanese swordsmiths! On the A-Janaika Japan website, you can order custom-made Katana made by the Kimura Kanesada family, with starting price of 44...
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