Japanese Swords Edged Weapons Militaria
Japanese Swords Edged Weapons Militaria
The Nihonto, or Japanese sword, is considered a work of art by many. This category is for those interested in the care and collection of genuine antique and modern Japanese swords.
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Top: Recreation: Collecting: Militaria: Edged Weapons: Swords: Japanese
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Japanese Sword Index - Collecting information relating to Japanese swords (Nihonto), including sword history, identification, care, glossaries, swordsmith profiles and translation aids for kanji inscriptions, a discussion forum, and links.
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Showa Swordsmith Oshigata Database - Approximately 300 oshigata of Showa Era Japanese swords with translations.
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Japanese Sword Books - Books translated from Japanese to English for sale to students and collectors of Japanese swords.
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The Token Society of Great Britain - An organisation in existence for over 30 years dedicated to the study and preservation of Japanese swords, fittings and armour.
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Nodachi - Information on Japanese "big, thick" swords, with a photo gallery.
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Satcho Japanese Sword Books - Specialists in books related to the study and appreciation of the Japanese sword as art. Both in-print and out-of-print tiles on swords, armor, and fittings.
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Japanese Sword Fittings - Specializing on fittings and related accessories, includes a database of items and links to books, DVDs and auctions.
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Tsukamaki photographs - Catalog of photographs of the Japanese Sword Society of the United States collection of handguards.
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Chris Husar's Japanese Sword Site - Information on Japanese swords, forging, and a glossary of terminology.
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Northern California Japanese Sword Club - A non-profit organization for the study and preservation of Japanese swords, related items and arts. Meetings are held in San Francisco's Japan Town.
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Sword Forum International - Site relating to all areas of sword collecting and usage including articles and an active discussion forums.
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Nihonto.com Japanese Sword Website - Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies.
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Japanese Swords Arms and Armor Home - Sales and information regarding antique Japanese swords.
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New York Sword Club - New York Token Kai, includes information on joining the club, meetings and newsletters.
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Japanese Sword Society of the United States - A society concerned with the study and preservation of Japanese swords (nihonto).
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The Story of the Japanese Sword - Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords.
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Information on Tsuba - Collection of articles specializing in sword hand guards (Tsuba), with bibliography, questions and answers, glossary and links.
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Japanese Sword Book Museum - A listing of hard to find books on Japanese swords and fittings, with pictures of covers.
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Japanese Art Swords - Thomas Buck has articles on saya lacquering and tsuka-maki. Saya repair and tsuka-maki services in various styles are available.
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Bugei Sword Discussion Forum - Public forum with section on sword appreciation, forging, use in sports, sword philosophy, samurai culture and tameshigiri.
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Japanese Military Reference - Provides information on WWII Japanese military swords.
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Gold and Silver Sword Exhibition - A few photos of rare ancient Japanese gold and silver swords.
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Nihonto.ca - Includes both swords and fittings for sale, articles on swords photography, a screensaver and other useful links.
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Shoshin.com - Site on Japanese history, historical figures and accounts, women's histories, Japanese swords and appraisal, investment strategy and antique sword sales. Acrobat reader required to view much of site.
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Where to see Nihonto (Japanese Sword) - List of locations housing collections of nihonto in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom and rest of Europe. Includes links to each location.
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Blade Shark - Site for helping identify Chinese characters used on Japanese swords and fittings.
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