New Kantei Nyusatsu Handbook

[Clive Sinclaire]

Gentlemen

May I recommend to you a useful little Kantei Nyusatsu handbook by Paul Martin that was recently mentioned on the NMB by the author.

Whilst I know that some are nervous about participating in Kanei Nyusatsu and others completly refuse to participate, for reasons best known to themselves, this little booklet may help both them and beginners to Japanese sword blades. Descriptions of blade shapes, periods and likely smiths are given in a neat and concise manner and there is an important Sword Appreciation and Etiquette section. The extensive Dozen list covers Koto, Shinto and Shinshinto alternatives.

I cannot say that it covers the vaste subject of Japanese swords in great detail, but it is modestly priced and affordable by all. I hope it will encourage others to take part in Kantei Nyusatsu with a degree of confidence.

Clive Sinclaire

[watsonmil]

Thanks for the " Heads Up " Clive. Always interested in keeping the old brain active.

... Ron Watson

[doug e lewis]

Hi Clive,

 

do you know where that book may be purchased? i missed the posting where it was mentioned, if that answered my question. tho i guess i could research book sellers, but if the NMB member preferred a site, or it can be bought from him, i would prefer to do that, even if it cost a little [not a lot] more.

 

thank you

 

doug e

[Brian]

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6698

 

Must still order my copy...

 

Brian

[Stone]

Hi All,

I also have a copy of Paul Marten's new poket sized book,

THE Japanese SWORD

Guide to Nyusatsu Kantei

(Koto, Shinto dozen list)

and even I can understand it. Thank you, Paul and well done.

Tony Norman.

[doug e lewis]

really nice bit of schlarship, Mr, Martin san! I have better understanding now of the different sword styles and how then developed over the yers. you also gove me many ideas. and areas of study to follow. all in all, super!!

 

 

doug e

[Brian]

Got mine, and am very pleased. So much so, I ordered another 5 for the fellow collectors here.

Go get it, at this price there are NO excuses!

 

Brian

[David Flynn]

Waiting for mine. Anxious anticipation

[Bugyotsuji]

Just arrived back in the UK last night to find it waiting for me. A very handy little thing which I shall be sure to carry from now on.

[b.hennick]

Mine arrived today. It has been read and I will recommend it highly to the sword clubs I belong to. The Rochester New York sword club will have a kantei session at our next meeting. This little book will be with me and will make a welcome addition to our study group. I expect all members to want one. Thanks for the efforts Paul!

[cisco-san]

I also got mine yesterday. Many doors closed - even many many are still open

Many thanks for you great work Paul.