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Topia!: Recreation: Collecting: Militaria: Edged Weapons: Swords: Japanese (34)
See Also:
 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.Sword Forum International - Site relating to all areas of sword collecting and usage including articles and an active discussion forums. 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. Japanese Swords Arms and Armor Home - Sales and information regarding antique Japanese swords. Japanese Sword Society of the United States - A society concerned with the study and preservation of Japanese swords (nihonto). 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. Meiboku Index and Site Guide - Information on using Japanese language software for translating the characters used in swordsmiths' signatures (mei) on tangs. With graphic depictions of the details of blade structure as well as information on cutting test inscriptions. 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. 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. Nihonto.com Japanese Sword Website - Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies. Sword.ne.jp - A historical guide to the Japanese sword. Read about samurai culture and martial arts, or featured articles. Japanese Sword Books - Books translated from Japanese to English for sale to students and collectors of Japanese swords. Chris Husar's Japanese Sword Site - Information on Japanese swords, forging, and a glossary of terminology. Japanese Sword Exchange - Specializing in the sale and purchase of Japanese swords, fittings and related items. Accepts items on consignment. Includes a well reviewed links section. Japanese Art Swords - Thomas Buck has articles on saya lacquering and tsuka-maki. Saya repair and tsuka-maki services in various styles are available. Japanese Military Reference - Provides information on WWII Japanese military swords. Sakura Art - A Japan based dealer in antique and collectible swords and tsuba. Nipponto - Italian dealer in antique Japanese swords, tsuba, bronzes. Blade Fittings - Custom made tsuba and other blade fittings by Pat Hastings. Site has a picture gallery of products and ordering information. San Francisco Japanese Sword Society - Group for Japanese sword enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate Japanese culture, history, language, philosophy, and customs. Japanese Sword - Nihonto - Japanese swords (nihonto) information plus files to assist translation of the characters used in swordsmiths signatures (mei). Hizen Tadayoshi - Seller of swords and resources on the Japanese swords of Hizen and the Tadayoshi line of Japanese swordsmiths. The Story of the Japanese Sword - Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords. Blade Shark - Site for helping identify Chinese characters used on Japanese swords and fittings. Nihontophile - Dedicated to the preservation and collecting of Japanese swords.
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