Books translated from Japanese to English for sale to students and collectors of Japanese swords.
Information on Japanese swords, forging, and a glossary of terminology.
Thomas Buck has articles on saya lacquering and tsuka-maki. Saya repair and tsuka-maki services in various styles are available.
Provides information on WWII Japanese military swords.
Custom made tsuba and other blade fittings by Pat Hastings. Site has a picture gallery of products and ordering information.
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.
Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords.
Group for Japanese sword enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate Japanese culture, history, language, philosophy, and customs.
Site for helping identify Chinese characters used on Japanese swords and fittings.
Includes both swords and fittings for sale, articles on swords photography, a screensaver and other useful links.
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