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	Katana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While many good swords were made during this period, the vast need for swords and the ferocity of the fighting caused the highly artistic techniques of the Kamakura period (known as the Golden Age of Swordmaking) to be abandoned in favor of more utilitarian and disposable weapons.
		Japanese swords can be traced back to one of several provinces, each of which had its own school, traditions and 'trademarks' - e.g., the swords from Mino province were "from the start famous for their sharpness".
		Many sword types from the very beginning of the history of the sword, through the medieval period and the renaissance to the 20th century, were designed for the same combat modes as Japanese ones, fighting against lightly-armored or unarmored men on foot.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Katana (7321 words)

	JAPANESE MILITARY SWORDS - I (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Swords with stamps on their nakago (tangs) were made using non-traditional methods or materials, possible exceptions being some gendaito which bear star (Jumei Tosho) stamps, although this too is debated.
		Swords of this type are all of the poorest quality, made from low grade materials.
		Those swords with elongated hilts and mekugi (peg for holding blade into hilt) are more likely to have hand forged blades, while the swords lacking mekugi generally are machine made and may have chromed blades.
	www.geocities.com /alchemyst/military.htm (1187 words)

	Time Traveler - Japanese Swords
		This sword has a very sharp edge and is dated from the mid 1600s, it has a signed tang and also has the one of the early 17th century Emperor's seals on the tang, this is not the WWII issue flower creast.
		Japanese Yari or Spear Head from the 1800s This is a three blade yari which has been sent back to Japan to be professionally clean and polished by a master sword polisher.
		Japanese 15th Century Samurai Wakizashi Sword, This old sword blade is from the early 1400s but was cut down to a wakizashi sometime in the 17th or 18th century cutting off the signature section.
	www.johnnyg.westhost.com /swords-japanese-3.html (380 words)

	Books - Japanese Swords
		The development of the sword from its origins as one of the world's most effective cutting weapons is seen in the context of the emergence and development of Japan's ruling military class, the samurai, to whom it was indispensable both as a weapon and symbol of power.
		The tumultuous events of modern Japanese history and the nation's relentless drive toward technological advancement, however, irrevocable sealed the sword's fate, and, along with the samurai class, the sword became an anachronism, both culturally and militarily.
		Japanese Swords, from the shogun to the Samurai.
	www.gungfu.com /cart-htm/media_books_japanese_swords.htm (810 words)

	Japanese Sword Restoration Parts - Care & Handling
		Swords must be treated with utmost caution so as not to injure the handler.
		Needless to say, the other parts like spacers and sword guards of fully mounted swords must also be returned to their respective places before the hilt is put on the tang.
		In preserving swords, it is improper to keep them in a leaning position because it would cause the oil to go down along the blade surface and make a pool at a point.
	www.japanese-swords.com /pages/handling.htm (2020 words)

	JAPANESE MILITARY SWORDS II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Japanese cavalry sabers, introduced in the late 19th Century, have machine made blades with serial numbers on the ricasso and will commonly have arsenal stamps on the guard.
		The swords were all machine made and will commonly have ordinance stamps on the cross guard.
		The Army court swords have a dragonfly on the pommel.
	www.geocities.com /alchemyst/civilian.htm (608 words)

	Japan Reference - Culture : Japanese Swords Questions & Answers
		Sword making was still primitive in nature during the 700s not taking on an advanced form until around the middle of the Heian Period (794-1191).
		Swords could be fit to an individual user and, with regular care, survive for hundreds of years.
		European swords were so diverse and covered such variety of design and function over the centuries that it is unfair to lump all of them together and say they were heavier and more cumbersome that the Japanese sword.
	www.jref.com /culture/japanese_swords.shtml (2875 words)

	Japanese Swords made by Masahiro
		Each sword in the Masahiro Japanese Historical Figures Series is equipped with an extremely durable and sharp, hand-forged carbon steel blade.
		These swords have a lacquered finish wooden saya (scabbard) and a simulated ray skin wrapped tsuka (handle) with quality cotton sageo and ito braid.
		Overall length of the sword is 42 ¾” with a blade length of 28” with blood groove.
	www.swordsdirect.com /masahiro-samurai-swords.html (261 words)

	Japanese Swords Under $2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The sword should should have at least a finish polish to get rid of the haze that obscures much of the activities, and there is plenty to see; much bright chikei, nijuba and sanjuba, inazuma and tobiyaki.
		It is a very well forged sword with nothing to speak of in the way of ware or flaws of any size for a sword of its age.
		The sword is obviously hand made and it would be difficult in the extreme to get such activities without the use of traditional materials.
	www.japanesesword.com /AntiqueSwords/swordsunder1500to3000.htm (3105 words)

	MilitaryItems.com
		Japanese soldiers took their family swords to battle with them, in very much the same way the shogun did hundreds of years before.
		Many other swords met a fiery end at the hand of foundry workers who were ordered to melt them at the end of the war or during the last days of the war when the Japanese military was running out of metal.
		Part of the reason is the fact that the Japanese did not have a great abundance of resources their military items are not as well built as those produced by the Germans.
	www.quanonline.com /military/military_reference/japanese/japanese.html (1372 words)

	Helpful information about Japanese Samurai swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Many Japanese swords were brought to the United States during and after WWII (some estimate over 1 million).
		The value of a Japanese sword is determined by type, style, condition, age, maker and many other factors.
		The lack of information on the tang does not mean the sword is machine made, some older swords do not have characters on the tang and many machine made swords have a maker's name on the tang.
	www.bright.net /~nixe/info.html (221 words)

	Japanese-Swords.co.uk - Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Swords, Sword-Fittings and Accoutrements This lavishly produced volume illustrates the superb collection of Japanese Swords acquired throughout his life while traveling throughout the world.
		The Sword as a work of Art,Japanese Sword Guards (Tsuba)Forty-two Important (Juyo) and Especially important (Tokubetsu Juyo) Swords from the collection of Dr. Compton,Fifty-eight Sword fittings and Related Accoutrements Each of these blades has been certified by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords as either juyo (important) or Tokubetsu Juyo (especially important).
		Swords of the Samurai (Victor Harris and Nobuo Ogasawara)isbn 0714114502
	www.japanese-swords.co.uk /books.html (530 words)

	Samurai Swords - Real, Authentic, Japanese Samurai Swords - Paul Chen, Thaitsuki, Cold Steel, Ninja & more !
		Japanese Swords 4 Samurai is here to answer all of your questions about Japanese Samurai Swords and any other oriental sword you may be interested in.
		People who have no Japanese roots and are not necessarily into the martial arts are realizing that a nice Japanese Sword can add beauty to their home.
		If a sword is to be used to cutting exercises it absolutely has have a blade that is full tang and have a blade that is made from high carbon steel or Sweedish folded steel.
	www.japaneseswords4samurai.com (2699 words)

	Japanese Swords
		Japanese swords include the sword of the Samurai, the Ninja, and the Shogun.
		The swords forged by the 14th and 15th century master craftsman are considered to be priceless national treasures.
		The oldest sword recorded in Japanese history is the present sent from China to queen Himeko during the Wei Dynasty in 240 AD.
	japanese-swords.gungfu.com (703 words)

	Japanese Swords
		Although Japanese Swords are basically obsolete when it comes to large scale defense, they are still in large use today.
		Japanese Swords are lightweight and very mobile for any adult to handle if needed.
		Japanese Swords are all beautifully decorated to symbolize whatever you choose.
	www.888knivesrus.com /category/swords (496 words)

	Mantis Swords offers Japanese armor, japanese swords and samurai swords and samurai armor. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Oriental swords, samurai helmets, japanese armor and medieval weapons blades are clay fired to produce a true temper line.
		Mantis swords is known for its large selection of Chinese knives,samurai helmets, japanese armour, Oriental swords and Martial Arts weapons.
		The Oriental swords, samurai helmets, japanese armor, samurai helmets, japanese armour and medieval weapons blades are clay fired to produce a true temper line.
	www.mantisswords.com /helmets.htm (598 words)

	JAPANESE SWORD - Advice for novice collectors
		As a fairly new collector of Japanese swords, I have found that while there is a tremendous amount of information out there about Japanese swords, very little of it is targeted at those who are at the "I want one - what do I do now" stage of collecting.
		If you are lucky enough to have a sword appreciation group nearby or can find other collectors local to you, contact them - finding somebody knowledgeable to talk to about Japanese swords is a great way to learn.
		Attend some of the Japanese sword shows if you can so you can look at a number of pieces, make contact with other collectors and dealers, etc., - just don't buy anything initially - This can be really hard, but I've found that one collector's observation that "there will always be another piece" is true.
	home.earthlink.net /~steinrl/advice.htm (1049 words)

	We offer samurai swords, japanese swords and other swords.
		We have tested and cut with these swords for several months in our warehouse as well as schools we are affiliated with around the country with stunning results.
		The swords found on our site display features usually found only in original pieces giving knowledgeable users and collectors a unique opportunity to own a weapon of a quality usually found only in private sword collections, museums or the orient.
		The forged and folded steel Samurai swords found on our site are produced in the world renowned Hanwei forge and offer features such as genuine ray-skin covered wooden handles with tightly wrapped cotton or silk in the traditional cross pattern to display the ray skin and menuki.
	www.mantisswords.com (1058 words)

	Amazon.com: The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords: Books: Kokan Nagayama,Kenji Mishina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Recently Japanese swords have gained enormous popularity as art objects with collectors and enthusiasts around the world, but until now much of the most detailed information on the subject has been available only in Japanese.
		Kokan Nagayama, who is widely recognized as one of the foremost living sword polishers, compiled the notes for this book over the course of many years spent teaching the arts of polishing and appraisal.
		Nagayama-sensei is widely recognized as one of the foremost living sword polishers and is a veteran teacher of both polishing and appraisal.
	www.amazon.com /Connoisseur-Book-Japanese-Swords/dp/4770020716 (1753 words)

	Books JSSC
		To the connoisseur of the Japanese sword, the name Bizen is almost magical.
		The result has been that, for the collector, Bizen swords are the most plentiful and often of an artistic level to be found nowhere else.
		Despite this great availability of swords for the collector, the total lack of any single volume devoted to Bizen swords in English is indeed surprising.
	www.japaneseswordsocietyofcanada.org /Books.html (1456 words)

	German Swords and Japanese Swords
		Unlike the more famous folded steel Japanese blades, swords made at the opening of World War 2 were mass produced and this is an excellent reproduction of one of those swords.
		From the reddish brown "ito", or lacing, of the grip to the brass mountings on the hilt and scabbard.
		This is truly a well executed sword with a ornately decorated double folding guard that locks into the scabbard (a system adopted from the Royal Navy 1827 pattern).
	www.militaryheritage.com /swords3.htm (838 words)

	Swords: Fantasy & Japanese, Replica Guns & Bowie Knives
		Ancient swords, medieval swords, medieval armor, military sabers, replica guns, Japanese Katanas and Samurai Swords have not only been used for their intended purpose, self-defense during combat, but have in more recent times become sophisticated decorations in homes and offices.
		Other weapons, such as fantasy swords and bowie knives, have graced the walls or been displayed in many homes for decades.
		Brothersmith-Swords.com has a large selection of historical replica guns, medieval armor, bowie knives, Japanese swords, ninja weapons, fantasy swords and swords featured in the movie The Lord of the Rings, which demonstrate the supreme mastery of bladesmithing required to create such an elaborate and exquisite weapon.
	www.brothersmith-swords.com (445 words)

	Medieval Shields and Swords - Japanese and Chinese collectibles
		Shields and Swords has a large selection collectible replica Medieval shields and swords and Japanese swords including Samurai Swords, Tai Chi Swords, Medieval Shields, Medieval Swords, Fantasy Swords, Ninja Swords, Katana, Civil War Swords, Battle Axes, Sai, and more.
		If you are looking for a sword to add to your Japanese sword collection, then check out what we have to offer.
		Ninja swords are available individually as well as 2 and 3 piece sets.
	www.shieldsandswords.com (416 words)

	Japanese Swords
		The Katana in both series have long tangs and are fitted with two mekugi, (bamboo pins) for security.* The measurements of the Hanwei swords are given in the traditional manner...the blade length is from tip to notch in habaki, and the overall length is without the scabbard.
		Cold Steel swords are made a small factory in China capable of making real battle worthy swords that meet our standards and expectations for strength, cutting power, and most importantly, workmanship.
		We are now pleased to offer their selection of Japanese Swords made of AUS 1050 spring steel.
	www.ameurasiart.com /JapaneseSwords.html (1081 words)

	Japanese Samurai Armor, Swords and Weapons
		Japanese samurai armor and samurai swords are both powerful, unique works of art made by craftsmen of the highest skill level.
		Japanese suits of armor are typically displayed in home, restaurant, corporate, cultural and museum environments.
		Japanese armor and Japanese swords are both excellent symbols of Japanese art, and can be adapted to any interior situation.
	www.japanese-armor.com (258 words)

	Japanese Swords, Medevil Swords, Samurai Swords, Ninja Swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Japanese Swords, Medevil Swords, Samurai Swords, Ninja Swords
		We have swords available from different manufactures that vary in quality from show swords to the styles of swords from the ancient oriental styles to medievalbroadswords.
		This sword can be very dangerous as they can hold an extremely sharp edge.
	www.myswordsandmore.com (330 words)

	Untitled (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Hizento - Japanese Swords made in the Southern Province of Hizen are Roger's specialty.
		If you want to be a member of one of the Japanese Sword discussion groups, there are two of them.
		He is a sword dealer, and naturally discourages others buying or selling items on his list.
	members.cox.net /jkk/jpnzswd.htm (583 words)

	Japanese Swords - (Shin-Gunto, Kai-gunto, Gendaito, Shinto, Koto)
		I have collected Japanese military swords for two years.
		If you have swords for sale or trade please let me know.
		I am very interesting to see many swords and to learn more about Japanese swords.
	japaneseswords.gotdns.com (245 words)

	THE JAPANESE SWORD INDEX
		Graphical glossaries of the parts of Japanese sword blades and types of sword mounts including katana and tachi.
		Major shapes of Japanese sword blades, types of sword flaws, styles of hamon, hada, boshi and nakago.
		Major eras of Japanese history and periods of the Japanese sword.
	home.earthlink.net /~steinrl/nihonto.htm (512 words)

	Japanese Swords, Ltd. - About Us (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Japanese Swords, Ltd. - About Us About Us Japanese Swords Ltd. is a rapidly growing player in the Japanese Sword market.
		I am a martial artist and Japanese sword collector for 12 years.
		We believe that we have established the best source for all your Japanese sword needs.
	www.japaneseswordsltd.com /about.html (327 words)

	Japanese Swords
		This page provides books on the Japanese arts of Kendo and Iado.
		Sword of the Samurai : The Classical Art of Japanese Swordsmanship - George R Parulski; Hardcover
		Sword of the Samurai : The Classical Art of Japanese Swordsmanship ~
	microbiol.org /vb.martial.arts/japanese_swords.htm (313 words)

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