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JAnstey
3rd March 2006, 06:09
.. hi there,

I just received an email about this new book on sword polishing. Thought some might be interested?

http://www.namikawa-ltd.co.jp/cgi-bin/item_e.cgi?cate=13&no=5

Cheers

Jason

Walker
3rd March 2006, 18:23
It will be released in the US later this spring.

Fred27
3rd March 2006, 19:00
I'm not a blacksmith or particular interested in sword-making, but that book made me drool for some reason :D

Brian Owens
4th March 2006, 07:14
It looks like an interesting read.

I have a previous book, The Craft of the Japanese Sword, by the same authors. I'll be adding this one to my library.

If sword polishing interests you, you should definitely watch Token Kono's video. It follows him through several steps of the process from rough polishing through final burnishing, shows the setup of his traditional workspace, talks about the various stones used, etc.

It finishes with a section on sword care, and ettiquette and handling for viewing.

Brian Owens
4th March 2006, 07:25
It will be released in the US later this spring.
It's available now for $28.35 at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/4770024940/qid=1141456956/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-3291718-5999835?s=books&v=glance&n=283155)

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/4770024940.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Buy early, before the rush!

Walker
6th March 2006, 19:35
It's available now for $28.35 at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/4770024940/qid=1141456956/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-3291718-5999835?s=books&v=glance&n=283155)

Buy early, before the rush!
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