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Nihonto Message Board |
Nihonto
Message Board welcomes anyone that has an interest in the Art of the Japanese
Sword. This forum was created for the discussion of Genuine Japanese swords.
This includes traditionally made Japanese swords, fittings, books, related items
and the history of the Samurai and ancient Japan. |
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Paragonbook.com |
Specializes in rare books about
and from Asia, especially Japan, and fine books in select other fields. |
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Richard Stein's
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The Japanese Sword Index, Excellent source for information about Japanese Swords. |
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Sword Forum International |
An educational organization promoting history and
culture through the study of swords and swordsmanship, with discussion forums
frequented by leading sword makers, museum curators, antique dealers,
metallurgists, artisans and members of the academic community. SFI also conducts
various seminars and expos. |
Japanese Swords & other blades
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Nihonto.com |
Site by Fred Weissberg, offering Japanese Swords,
fittings and a nice selection of related books. |
Basic Sword Etiquette
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NBTHK's
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Manual of Handling, Etiquette, and Care of the Japanese Sword |
Armor &
Sword Repair Services
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Contact Us! |
We will happily refer you to a experienced person who
can assist you in the repair or restoration of your sword. Just email us with
your needs. |
Sword Related Books
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Paragonbook.com |
Specializes in rare books about
and from Asia, especially Japan, and fine books in select other fields. |
| Hawley Publications |
Books, charts, monographs, videos, and publisher of "Hawley's Japanese Sword smiths". |
Sword Supplies
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Contact Us! |
We will be glad to assist you in obtaining any
necessary supplies for the maintenance of your sword. Just email us with your
needs. |
Sword Pages
| Roger J Robertshaw |
A web site that is dedicated to Japanese Swords of Hizen Tadayoshi, Hizen Tadahiro and the Tadayoshi line of Japanese Swordsmiths. Hizen Tadayoshi - Free advise. Tadayoshi swords wanted. CD available now. |
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Al Bowers's
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The Japanese Sword Arts |
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Neil Gendzwill's |
Japanese Sword Arts FAQ Version 2.7, June 15, 1998. |
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Japanese Swordmaking Process |
This webpage shows the swordmaking process
based on valuable photos performed by the late living national
treasure, Miyairi Akihira (1913-1977). |
Museums regarding Japanese Swords
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Kyoto National Museum |
The Kyoto
National Museum is one of three main national
museums in Japan and is an important
world-class resource for East Asian art.
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National Archives of Japan
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National Archives of Japan Digital Gallery provides
digital clarity of the historical materials including colorful large-sized maps
of provinces compiled by the Tokugawa Shogunate, which are now preserved by the
National Archives of Japan.You can enjoy the distinct and sharp images of
original sensitive touch of the materials of historical value. |
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Tokugawa Art Museum |
The Museum ranks as the third oldest privately-endowed museum in Japan with English and Japanese
language versions. |
Japanese Sword Societies
| JSSUS |
The Japanese Sword Society of the United States is a charitable and educational organization for the appreciation and advanced study of Japanese Art Sword and related fields of interest. |
| NBTHK Application
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Click link to view more information on obtaining an application to
join the NBTHK through its American Branch. |
Miscellaneous Links of Interest
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One of a kind antiques |
Fine and diverse collection of American and European Antiques, furniture, paintings, through 20th century designs, Estate silver, estate jewelry.
Modernism, Arts and Crafts.
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Michi Online |
The Sennin Foundation, Inc. is a federally tax-exempt,
nonprofit corporation devoted to the promotion of classical Japanese arts and
Ways. |
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www.shogunart.com |
Provider of Authentic Samurai Armor |
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www.exoticjades.com
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Fine Jades for sale... With a time span from the Neolithic period
through the Qing Dynasty, their collection covers more than 200 items including
the following rare items : Hongshan Culture jade eagle, fish, knife, plaque w/
dragon & phoenix motifs.... See more details via link to left. |
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Tokyo Japan and related links |
This site has a large number of links and addresses (with directions), to recommended places to visit while in Japan. It also has links relating to Japanese Swords. |
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