Public forum with section on sword appreciation, forging, use in sports, sword philosophy, samurai culture and tameshigiri.
Site relating to all areas of sword collecting and usage including articles and an active discussion forums.
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.
Sales and information regarding antique Japanese swords.
A society concerned with the study and preservation of Japanese swords (nihonto).
An organisation in existence for over 30 years dedicated to the study and preservation of Japanese swords, fittings and armour.
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.
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.
Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies.
A historical guide to the Japanese sword. Read about samurai culture and martial arts, or featured articles.
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