Higo Kinko Taikan
Higo Kinko Taikan

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Author:

Sato Kanzan
Pages:
493 pages
Date published:
1964
Rare hard to find, essential Higo book: Higo Kinko Taikan. One of the largest references on Higo school. With well over 300 pages in pictures. This book is invaluable for the Higo enthusiast. Condition is used and is in good/fair shape.
Goto Ie Junana Dai no Tosogu : Sword Fittings by The Family of Goto
kurokawa

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Sano Museum, Tokugawa Museum, Nezu Institute of Fine Arts

Pages:
139 pages
Date published:
1994
Full color, large macro shots of works by the 17 mainline Goto masters. There are over 214 examples here making this a fine text for reference examples of mainline Goto. Contains English index in back.
Tosogu no Kansho
tosogu no kansho

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Author:

Sasano Masayuki

Pages:
82 pages
Date published:
1982
Full color book hard cover of various iron and kinko fittings with english captions by Sansano sensei.
Tagane No Bi
Tagane no Bi

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Author:

Seiji Matsumoto

Pages:
135 pages
Date published:
1997

Full color book with a variety of kodogu from all periods. Some nice iron examples as well as later kinko pieces. A well put together book with high quality pieces in color makes for a good quick reference book. Comes with hardbound case and is in brand new condition.

Masamune, A Genius Swordsmith and His Lineage
Masamune

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Sano Art Museum
Pages:

176
Date published:
2002
Soft cover book of over 57 of Masamune's works and that of his line as well. Full detailed pictures with excellent close-up detail of activity and mei. This book is great reference material for the master swordsmith. Soon this book will be hard to find, order a copy for your collection today. Book is in new condition.
Somin to sono Ichi-mon
Somin

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Author:

Ikeda Suemaitsu

Pages:
148 pages
Date published:
1984
Excellent reference on the founder of Yokoya school which ushered in a the new age of Machibori. Over 148 pages, this book contains examples of Somin and his disciples works. Front section in color followed by black and white pictures and closeup details of signitures and works. Hardcover with slip case in good condition. Limited edition number #798 out of 1000.
Kurokawa Institute of Ancient Cultures : Japanese Sword Guards
kurokawa

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Author:

Sasano Masayuki

Pages:
251 pages
Date published:
1997
295 tsuba in black and white and another 33 examples in colorpages of a wide variety of iron and kinko examples with heavy emphasis on Higo Tsuba. English index and introduction. Limited edition book of 300. Book is in Brand New Condition.
Tsuba Kanshoki 1st Edition
kanshoki

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Author:

Torigoye Kazutora
Pages:
362 pages
Date published:
1965
Torigoye's seminal reference on the evolution of tsuba. This is the 1st edition which contains different tsuba than the second version. Must have reference book for the serious Tsuba collector. Hardcover with slip case and outercardboard box in good condition. Limited edition number #481 out of 500.
Toso Kinko Goto 17 dai (Seventeen Generations of Goto)
Goto 17 dai

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Author:

Shimada Tadayoshi et al.

Pages:
258 pages of text 150 pages of pictures
Date published:
1973
Out of print, limited edition book of 1200. One of the seminal books on mainline Goto school, this book covers all 17 generations of the mainline with both color and black and white pictures as well as in depth text on history, kantei, and origami of the mainline Goto. This is an essential for any collector of mainline Shirobei Goto. Condition is used and is in good shape with hardbound case.
Zabo Tansen
Fujishiro jiten

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Author:

Kokubo Kenichi & Ootsubo Kenzo
Pages:

555 pages

Date published:
1970
Limited edition print of 1200, this is the authoritative work of Kokubo Kenichi. Provided in the book are truly detailed and large images of many aesthetically pleasing tsuba. The book is a great reference book with clear detail and signatures. It is a truly outstanding tool for the serious kodogu collector. In great condition. ndition with original hard case. 8.5" x 12" x 2"
Bizen Ichimonji - Hanayaka na Nihonto
Bizen Ichimonji

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Author:

Sano Museum

Pages:
163 pages
Date published:
2007
Must have book for the Bizen enthusiast. Full color pictures detailing the Bizen Ichimonji tradition with English index. This valuable survey includes several famous nationl treasure swords as well as many other extant examples that survey Bizen Ichimonji workmanship. Now being offered at a special discount price, reserve your copy today before our supply runs out. This new Sano Museum book is sure to rise in value.


Kinki Mino Bori
Kinko Mino Bori

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Author:

Kokubo Kenichi
Pages:
180
Date published:
1973
Best reference for the mino fittings collector with color and black and white exmples of a wide assortment of Ko-Mino an Mino school work. This text is essential for studying and understanding one of the earliest kodogu schools and its influence. Hard cover comes with slip case and is in used but good condition.


Sukashi Tsuba: Bushido no Bi
Sukashi Tsuba: Bushido no Bi

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Author:

Sasano Masayuki & Fujimoto Shihara
Pages:

426
Date published:
1972
Signed copy by Sasano Masayuki! 26.5 x 19 in thick book with 500 photos detaling the development and evolution of sukashi tsuba. Beautiful pictures with in depth description of each school and piece. Also contains articles on time period and changes in the development of sukashi Tsuba. Excellent condition with pastic wrap and hard bound case. The book is in great condition.
Fujishiro Nihon Toko Jiten

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Author:

Fujishiro Matsuo

Pages:

Koto: 619 pages Shinto: 492
Date published:
1972
Vol.1 619pp. Vol.2 492pp. Both volumes contain oshigata of the better known smiths on every page with ratings. Indispensable to the serious Japanese sword collector. 'Hawleys Japanese Sword-smiths' is indexed to this set. The Shinto vol. is out of print with no date for reprinting. Great Condition.