Blazeaglory Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hi all. What you guys think about this book? The Connoisseurs Book Of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama It seems most searches I do that are detailed or obscure seem to lead to this book. Lots of little tidbits of obscure info D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Should be in all Nihonto library. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaglory Posted October 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Ahh Yes I see. Its the start of mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermithrax16 Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 It's a top flight resource to start with in this study, and it remains valuable even to those with years of knowledge. A must have IMO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg F Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Definetely one to have. Try facts and fundamentals of the Japanese sword, very user friendly for beginners and a lot to soak up. Greg Edit: I would also add The art of the Japanese sword by Leon and Hiroko Kapp as well as the great swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Doffin Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Pictures from the book: http://www.japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/store/books/b865-connoisseurs-book-Japanese-swords-kokan-nagayama Grey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaglory Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks to everyone! And thanks for the pics Grey! The art of the Japanese sword is next on my list! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 A lot of advanced students will tell you this book is obsolete. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=john+yumoto+samurai+sword&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=tsuba&LH_TitleDesc=0 Trust me it will give you good primer the older the book the better, thicker stock. i like the old gold cover for reasons above. https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Samurai-Sword-A-Handbook-By-John-M-Yumoto-HC-W-DJ-3rd-Printing-1964/253922857608?epid=727198913&hash=item3b1efb5288:g:Ov0AAOSwRNRbKL2o:rk:8:pf:0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxv Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Ahh Yes I see. Its the start of mine Shameless plug: I have one for sale http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/26917-books-for-sale/ Many thanks, Hoanh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaglory Posted October 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Shameless plug: I have one for sale http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/26917-books-for-sale/ Many thanks, Hoanh I wish I would have known sooner as mine is on its way! Ill browse your other books in the meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaglory Posted October 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 A lot of advanced students will tell you this book is obsolete. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=john+yumoto+samurai+sword&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=tsuba&LH_TitleDesc=0 Trust me it will give you good primer the older the book the better, thicker stock. i like the old gold cover for reasons above. https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Samurai-Sword-A-Handbook-By-John-M-Yumoto-HC-W-DJ-3rd-Printing-1964/253922857608?epid=727198913&hash=item3b1efb5288:g:Ov0AAOSwRNRbKL2o:rk:8:pf:0 I feel the same way about certain reference books. The older and thicker the better. I like multiple sources from different era's, if only for the nuances or missed bit of information maybe in a passing sentence, that might not be in modern books. Thanks for the suggesting btw! Looks like a winner ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagamaki - Franco Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 What is important to learn about books on nihonto is that especially when it comes to English language references it is essential to check with at least 3 separate sources before placing your foot in your mouth. Keep in mind that some of these references could be referring to an error made in another reference, which is why the reason for at least a third. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaglory Posted October 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 What is important to learn about books on nihonto is that especially when it comes to English language references it is essential to check with at least 3 separate sources before placing your foot in your mouth. Keep in mind that some of these references could be referring to an error made in another reference, which is why the reason for at least a third. Ahh yes true. Worst to find out too late after the fact. Saves face I would imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu2020 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords (goodwillbooks.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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