According to historical records swordsmiths populated mino province in the hogen era 11561159 during the heian period. This is a collection of oshigata of japanese swordsmiths of the showa ww ii era. Most of his work was done during the th and 14th century. Modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 top results of your surfing modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Find more information about the index, its description and methods of use here.
Jan 09, 2010 one of the greatest swordsmiths in japan is masamune okazaki. However, its only once the very late kamakura period early 0s appeared that works by shizu saburo kaneuji and kinju have been confirmed. One aid in determining whether or not a blade is made in traditional manner, i. As one of japans last remaining swordsmiths, korehira watanabe has honed his craft for 40 years while attempting to recreate the mythical.
Examples of such are shown in the book the japanese sword by kanzan. Japanese swordsmithing is the labourintensive bladesmithing process developed in japan for. Good people, looking to get a copy of john sloughs, an oshigata book of modern japanese. He has written books on japanese swords, and displayed his works at the metropolitan museum in new. Japanese swordsmithing is the labour intensive bladesmithing process developed in japan for. Through a detailed chronicle of major events in the modern sword world, the authors illustrate the developments in swordmaking, its movement into artistic spheres, and the challenges swordsmiths have faced over the last century. To make access easier for us customers of my twovolume publication index of japanese swordsmiths, i uploaded them to. Kapp, leon, kapp, hiroko, yoshihara, yoshindo, kishida, tom. Japanese swordsmithing is the labourintensive bladesmithing process developed in japan for forging traditionally made bladed weapons nihonto including katana, wakizashi, tanto, yari, naginata, nagamaki, tachi, uchigatana, nodachi, odachi, kodachi, and ya arrow. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. How to read japanese swordsmiths signatures mei and other inscriptions on the tangs nakago of japanese swords nihonto reading signatures on japanese swords. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 wtb posted in wanted to buy.
The book starts with kanji used in signatures, provinces, carvings, and more. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 this is a brand new copy of john sloughs book on modern sword from shinshinto to showa. However, under heavy usage, the edge would be more prone to chipping than its european counterparts, which were typically designed to deal with heavier armor than japanese blades. Yoshindo yoshihara is considered the foremost presentday swordsmith in terms of both popularity and skill a true genius. Next are 1,046 pages listings of about 32,000 swordsmiths with typical signatures in english and kanji, provinces, cross references to a few other books, and a relative point value. His most famous works are the tachi swords and tanto daggers. Now that we have established the setting, lets get to your actual question. It is a comprehensive listing of oshigata, information and ratings in english of japanese sword smiths up till the end of wwii. Modern bladesmiths use a variety of steels to produce their blades, most commonly high carbon steel, such as sae 1075 or sae 1095 the 10 representing the 10series carbon steels, while 75 85 and 95. Hawleys japanese swordsmiths commemorative centenary edition return home page email.
Index of japanese swordsmiths posted on 20403 by markus sesko under uncategorized to make access easier for us customers of my twovolume publication index of japanese swordsmiths, i uploaded them to. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by john scott slough unknown, 272 pages, published 2001. Modern day swords at unique japan we can happily arrange for customers to purchase a brand new gendaito modern sword made by a living swordsmith. However, i believe they are all readable and therefore usable. As a follow up to onos 1971 text, this book covers modern artists and their craft. Korehira watanabe is one of the last remaining japanese swordsmiths.
There seem to be a couple hundred or so smiths registered in the all japan swordsmith association. Beautiful made and written book with allot of historical and modern sword. E genealogies and schools of japanese swordsmiths by. Japanese swordsmithing news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Swordsmiths in japan found the solution by wrapping a softer lowcarbon steel core such as wrought iron, in a jacket of highcarbon steel and then hardening the edge. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945. No copies of this book were found in stock from 833 online book stores and. It is not simply a list of names, it also provides biographical information according to the extent of a smith. To the collector, the fact that this katana was granted nbthk juyo certification in 1970 is highly significant. Ebook modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 as pdf download. Ebook modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 as pdf. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 posted in wanted to buy. Japanese swordsmiths hikoshiro sadamune hikoshiro sadamune.
From 1868 to the present by yoshihara, yoshindo,kapp, hiroko,kapp, leon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. E genealogies and schools of japanese swordsmiths by markus. Good people, looking to get a copy of john sloughs, an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945. Jan 08, 20 korehira watanabe is one of the last remaining japanese swordsmiths. Jul 03, 20 buy modern japanese swords and swordsmiths by leon kapp, hiroko kapp isbn. First published in 1998 hawleys japanese swordsmiths open library. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 unknown binding january 1, 2001 5. If you have one and willing to let it go, please let me know. Modern japanese swords and swordsmiths national library of. Modern, authentic nihonto are made by a few hundred swordsmiths. This is a brand new copy of john sloughs book on modern sword from shinshinto to showa. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by.
Japanese swordsmithing is the labourintensive bladesmithing process developed in japan for forging traditionally made bladed weapons nihonto including katana, wakizashi, tanto, yari, naginata. A to h i to n o to z a few smiths used mei consisting wholly or partly of katakana or hiragana characters. I have no interest in swords as weapons, historical items, or even. There is a handling fee of 25,000 jpy per blade for administrative expenses of import and export procedures. Reading japanese signatures japanese sword nihonto. Japanese swordsmith looks to preserve craft swords have been a part of japanese culture for thousands of years. The sword maker korehira watan, one of japans last remaining. Many of todays smiths seek to revive the ancient arts of sword forging, and at the same time create a vital and. Most japanese and historians may agree that masamune has lived in the sagami province. Wikimedia commons has media related to swordsmiths from japan pages in category japanese swordsmiths the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. Buy modern japanese swords and swordsmiths by leon kapp, hiroko kapp isbn. Juyo blades judged prior to 1971 are considered to be more prestigious because there was.
The sword maker korehira watan, one of japans last remaining swordsmiths 20 very short doc showing a small glimpse into the craft and purpose of japanese swordsmithing. As these oshigata were gathered from a variety of sources, the quality varies considerably. A japanese sword is one of several types of traditionally made swords from japan. My aim with this publication is to make the major genealogies of japanese swordsmiths and their schools from the koto to the shinto and shinshinto 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. Media in category swordsmiths from japan the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This index contains a comprehensive listing of more than 20,000 japanese swordsmiths, i. He has spent 40 years honing his craft in an attempt to recreate koto, a type of sword that dates back to the heian and. Can somebody advise me were i could purchase a one. This section is raw manuscript and appears without the japanese kanji, appraisal notes and multiple signatures. Modern japanese swords and swordsmiths name author. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by john scott slough. Like a textbook, it presents comprehensive information on japanese swords and armor.
Japanese swordsmith looks to preserve craft youtube. Swordsmith index is intended to be a noncommercial resource to support nihonto studies and raise awareness of history and appreciation of genuine japanese swords. Nov 10, 2016 an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 posted in wanted to buy. One hundred masterpieces from the collection of dr. The sword maker korehira watan, one of japans last. It is not simply a list of names, it also provides biographical information according to the. A list of the kanji used in the given names of swordsmiths is now available in romaji order. Jun 08, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Large, beautiful pictures, with english text explanations, and some basic info in japanese. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 on.
While this is a japanese language text, it is accompanied by a separate english index to identify the swordsmiths work as shown. Includes oshigata and photographs along with biographical information written in japanese. However, it is likely the case that only a minority of those are making a living as fulltime swordsmiths. The smelting process used is different from the modern mass production of. If youre interested in learning more about japanese. There seem to be a couple hundred or so smiths registered in the all japan. These oshigata have been collected over the years from a variety of sources. Pages in category japanese swordsmiths the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. Modernday swords at unique japan we can happily arrange for customers to purchase a brand new gendaito modern sword made by a living swordsmith. As i noted in last weeks a little coldforging metal work, i recently visited a craftsman in the art of traditional japanese swordmaking. We interviewed yoshihara, said to be the best swordsmith in japan, who, even today, continues to protect the traditions and cultures of sword making. The lower price is because the set is paperback instead of hardcover. One of the greatest swordsmiths in japan is masamune okazaki.
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