Book: "japanese Swordsmiths" (revised Edition, 1981) By W. M. Hawley

Book: "Japanese Swordsmiths" (Revised Edition) Author/ Publisher: W. M. Hawley Publication Year: 1981

Very good condition (copy in excellent condition).

Price: €450, plus shipping (Secure shippingwith insurance).

Book description:

Thisbook is an indispensable reference for any collector, researcher, orenthusiast of Nihonto (Japanese swords). Published by W. M. Hawley, this compendiumis the result of meticulous research aimed at makingcomplex historical information on Japanese swordsmiths.

This monumental 1,046-page guide lists more than 30,000Japanese swordsmiths throughout history and provides informationon their locations and periods of activity, their methods of signing (names andsignatures in kanji and Romaji), as well as a relative assessment of theiroutput. The book also includes a comprehensive glossary ofterminology, temper lines (Hamon), the kanji used forinscriptions, provinces, and honorific titles, making it anindispensable tool for identification, historical research, andauthentication of blades.

This is the revised1981 edition, an indispensable technical resource for:

• Identification: Facilitates the reading and attribution of signatures (Mei) found on the blades.
  Research: Compiles biographical data,forge schools, periods of activity, and regionsof origin of the blacksmiths.
  Authentication: Helps to place a collectible piece in its historical and technical context.

Details of the copy offered:

• Binding: Hardcover in good condition, ensuring the book’s long-term preservation.
• Interior: Clean pages.
  Rarity: This book has become difficult to find on the market, particularly in this condition. This is a heritage investment for a specialized library.