{"product_id":"the-samurai-sword-john-m-yumoto-9784805311349","title":"The Samurai Sword","description":"The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans; the samurai sword is considered by most to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. \nThe Samurai Sword Handbook is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, prestigious schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller.\nTopics of this Samurai book include:\nJapanese History and the Samurai Sword\nTypes of swords\nParts of the sword\nBlade shape, construction, and grain\nThe making of the sword\nInscriptions and their readings\nCare and maintenance\nAppraisal and value\nRelative point values","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51311369421088,"sku":"9784805311349","price":13.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9784805311349.jpg?v=1772866511","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/the-samurai-sword-john-m-yumoto-9784805311349","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}