We often receive requests for beginning books & information to aid in the studying of Japanese swords. Below are ones we recommend for those beginning their study. Some can be ordered through Amazon.com. and others through our website.
1.) The Samurai Sword: A handbook by John Yumoto
2.) The Japanese Sword by Kanzan Sato
3.) The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama
Other Tips for learning :
1.) Buy as many good books that you can.
2.) Download the information from the NBTHK American Branch website at www.nbthk-ab.org on How to handle and look at Swords.
3.) Join a club near you, go to Museums, go to the shows that are held around the country or Visit Japan (San Francisco Token kai, Chicago Token Kai, Atlanta Show, Orlando Show, Daitoken Ichi), etc.
1.) The Samurai Sword: A handbook by John Yumoto
2.) The Japanese Sword by Kanzan Sato
3.) The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama
Other Tips for learning :
1.) Buy as many good books that you can.
2.) Download the information from the NBTHK American Branch website at www.nbthk-ab.org on How to handle and look at Swords.
3.) Join a club near you, go to Museums, go to the shows that are held around the country or Visit Japan (San Francisco Token kai, Chicago Token Kai, Atlanta Show, Orlando Show, Daitoken Ichi), etc.