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<br> 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. <p>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 and styles became virtually extinct.</p> <p>In this authoritative new book, Leon and Hiroko Kapp, together with leading swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara, coauthors of the bestselling <em>The Craft of the Japanese Sword</em>, describe this most recent period of sword history, and present the work of key craftsmen active today. Through a detailed chronicle of major events in the modern sword w

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Author

Leon Kapp; Hiroko Kapp; Yoshindo Yoshihara; Tom Kishida

Publisher

Tokyo ; New York: Kodansha International ; New York, N.Y.: Distributed in the U.S. by Kodansha America, Inc.

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9784770019622

Category

history

Subjects

Art, History, Arts

Rating

4.7 / 5 (23 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14