--- product_id: 48483769 title: "Craft of the Japanese Sword" price: "B/.200" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48483769-craft-of-the-japanese-sword store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Craft of the Japanese Sword **Price:** B/.200 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Craft of the Japanese Sword - **How much does it cost?** B/.200 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48483769-craft-of-the-japanese-sword) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Well over a thousand years old, the tradition of swordmaking in Japan is one of the most highly regarded metal crafts in the world. When all sword manufacture was prohibited in Japan for seven years after World War II, the age-old techniques were in danger of being lost forever. Today, in the hands of a new generation of practitioners, the craft is making a startling comeback. Connoisseurs say that the swords being produced now are the equal of anything made in Japan in the past few hundred years. This book takes the reader into the workshops of four of Japan's leading sword craftsmen. Each craftsman has a different role in the manufacture of a blade. Yoshindo Yoshihara, the swordsmith, begins with raw steel made in a traditional charcoal-fueled smelter and refines it by folding and forging, gradually shaping it into a sword with a hardened edge. Okisato Fujishiro then sharpens and polishes the sword with fine stones to reveal the color and texture of the steel. Metalworker Hiroshi Miyajima makes the small copper-and-gold habaki collar that fits between the blade and the scabbard. Finally, Kazuyuki Takayama carves the hilt and the scabbard out of a single piece of wood. Black-and-white photographs show every stage of the manufacture, while important information on history, metallurgy, and modern-day appraisal is presented in an extensive introduction. The swords made in Japan today are not, of course, intended for actual use. But their design, the quality of their steel, and the techniques used to create them still derive from the sword's historical function as a lethal hand-held weapon. A sword must be razor sharp, light, well balanced, and strong, but not so brittle it will break. In the perfect resolution of these qualities lie the beauty of the blade and the challenge of the craft. This book demonstrates how brilliantly Japan's sword craftsmen today have met this technological challenge. The impulse of the craft now is to preserve the utilitarian object and yet create an enduring art for the modern age. While many fine books on sword appreciation exist, these deal primarily with older blades or problems of appraisal. The Craft of the Japanese Sword is the first book in English devoted entirely to contemporary sword manufacture, and will thus be of enormous value to metal artists everywhere, as well as to collectors and students of weaponry. Review: Everything you every wanted to know - almost. - A hugely interesting and informative book. What more can I say? The book, unfortunately concentrates on the creation of the blade and almost skips over the koshirae but having said that, I suspect that is the part of the sword that evokes the most interest in most peoples' mind. A fascinating read and still worth five stars. Review: nice book, but nothing you cannot see on youtube ... - nice book, but nothing you cannot see on youtube videos. too generic for anyone wanting to work in this field, it's more of a house-decoration book than a actual book on sword metallurgy. good buy at £5.00, not so much at the cover price. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,161,342 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 668 in Antique & Collectable Militaria & Weapons 3,037 in History of Engineering & Technology | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 104 Reviews | ## Images ![Craft of the Japanese Sword - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IzZCEVWpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything you every wanted to know - almost. *by C***O on 22 November 2015* A hugely interesting and informative book. What more can I say? The book, unfortunately concentrates on the creation of the blade and almost skips over the koshirae but having said that, I suspect that is the part of the sword that evokes the most interest in most peoples' mind. A fascinating read and still worth five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice book, but nothing you cannot see on youtube ... *by M***V on 27 August 2015* nice book, but nothing you cannot see on youtube videos. too generic for anyone wanting to work in this field, it's more of a house-decoration book than a actual book on sword metallurgy. good buy at £5.00, not so much at the cover price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting. *by H***R on 23 August 2017* Very interesting book.......I knew a bit but learnt a lot more with this book.If you are interested in the ral craftsmanship involved then buy this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48483769-craft-of-the-japanese-sword](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/48483769-craft-of-the-japanese-sword) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*