Hector Posted Sunday at 03:38 AM Report Posted Sunday at 03:38 AM I picked this up online a day ago and I'll add more pictures when I receive it. Should be quite illuminating I hope, as it shows work by the first generation of post WWII smiths exhibiting their best blades just four years after the swordmaking ban was lifted. Described as: [Illustrated] New Sword Exhibition Catalog Japan Sword Association Cultural Property Protection Committee Japan Art Sword Preservation Association Showa 32 7 Quote
george trotter Posted Sunday at 02:50 PM Report Posted Sunday at 02:50 PM Nice find Hector, How many pages? Is it something you could reproduce on NMB for us gendaito fans to access in total? Regards... 1 Quote
John C Posted Sunday at 03:27 PM Report Posted Sunday at 03:27 PM 11 hours ago, Hector said: Should be quite illuminating Hector: Echoing George above, I would be interested in any information about Kanehide mentioned in the catalog. John C. Quote
Scogg Posted Sunday at 03:35 PM Report Posted Sunday at 03:35 PM Additionally, if there is any information about Togishi from the 50s, I would be very curious to know. Looking for: 君山研廣 Kimiyama Kenhiro Quote
Hector Posted Tuesday at 05:10 AM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 05:10 AM (edited) On 11/30/2025 at 11:50 PM, george trotter said: Nice find Hector, How many pages? Is it something you could reproduce on NMB for us gendaito fans to access in total? Regards... Hi George, Sorry for the late response - I only sign in around every three days or so to see what's going on. 😁 The seller didn't indicate the number of pages and I'm still waiting to receive it. If it's too delicate to scan without breaking the spine, then I'm planning to very carefully hold it open and photograph each page in turn - if that is an acceptable alternative to everyone? Incidentally, on the same day I was lucky enough to get hold of a nice copy of your own 1989 title 'Japanese Swords and Fittings in the Western Australian Museum'! An excellent read but heartbreaking to see so many amazing blades out of polish. Best, Hector Edited Tuesday at 05:18 AM by Hector 1 Quote
Hector Posted Tuesday at 05:15 AM Author Report Posted Tuesday at 05:15 AM @John C and @Scogg - both requests noted. I'll look as soon as it arrives (it's coming from a little old bookshop way out in the boonies). Best, Hector 1 Quote
John C Posted Tuesday at 05:32 AM Report Posted Tuesday at 05:32 AM 20 minutes ago, Hector said: if that is an acceptable Works for me. I do the same thing then drop the photos into google search for a "reasonable" translation. John C. 1 Quote
george trotter Posted Tuesday at 02:10 PM Report Posted Tuesday at 02:10 PM 8 hours ago, Hector said: Hi George, Sorry for the late response - I only sign in around every three days or so to see what's going on. 😁 The seller didn't indicate the number of pages and I'm still waiting to receive it. If it's too delicate to scan without breaking the spine, then I'm planning to very carefully hold it open and photograph each page in turn - if that is an acceptable alternative to everyone? Incidentally, on the same day I was lucky enough to get hold of a nice copy of your own 1989 title 'Japanese Swords and Fittings in the Western Australian Museum'! An excellent read but heartbreaking to see so many amazing blades out of polish. Best, Hector Hi Hector, I look forward to your new book coming on line. As for my 1989 book...yes, many of the swords are in need of attention...probably much worse now after 35 more years. Regards, George. 1 Quote
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