{"product_id":"9781462909964","title":"Art of the Japanese Sword: The Craft of Swordmaking and its Appreciation","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Japanese Sword\u003c\/i\u003e, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself—all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Japanese Sword\u003c\/i\u003e conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japanese sword care, as well as explaining how to view and appreciate a blade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 256 full-color pages, this sword book illustrates in meticulous detail how modern craftsmen use traditional methods to prepare their steel, forge the sword and create the unique hardened edge. By gaining a good understanding of how a sword is actually made, the reader will be able to appreciate the samurai sword more fully. Topics include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Appreciating the Japanese sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the Japanese sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese steelmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking the sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing the sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143840743664,"sku":"9781462909964","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462909964_p0.jpg?v=1763679895","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462909964","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}