John sloughs book on gendai smiths is selling john sloughs book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Limited edition privately published and printed by the authors, 1985 144 pages. Imai sadashige earned the title of sword forging teacherspecial honor noted seat at the 1941 sword exhibition. The connoisseurs book of japanese swords by kokan nagayama. Oct 25, 2011 rip john scott slough, modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 posted in general nihonto related discussion. Enter your email address to subscribe to a monthly inventory update list.
Each smith is referenced to his listing in hawleys japanese swordsmiths. The blade tang has the seki acceptance stamp on it. Click download or read online button to get modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 book now. It was published by stengerscott publishing and has a total of 448 pages in the book. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by john slough modern japanese swords and swordsmiths. The connoisseurs book of japanese swords by nakayama kokan. No copies of this book were found in stock from 833 online book stores and marketplaces. You might ask somebody who has this book to scan this page for you. See page 80 of john sloughs book japanese sword smiths.
An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by john scott slough unknown, 272 pages, published 2001. Rare all weather mounts japanese ww2 army samurai sword iida. One 1 japanese sword reference book an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths. Shop ebay for great deals on antique japanese swords.
I was planing to buy the version already avaible, but if a new one will be available, i would rather purchase this updated one. This is a great reference for collectors of gendai, blades made traditionally between the meiji restoration and the end of wwii. This katana is the exact sword published in the john sloughs book, modern japanese swordsmiths, 1868 1945, page 100. The samurai sword by john yumoto classic starter book. A must have book for those collecting gendaito swords. High end gendaito by yasukuni shrine smith miyaguchi. John slough 2001 this much anticipated work addresses the large gap present in sword. Find an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by slough, john scott 2004. This is a great book and a must have for collectors. The nakago is signed in japanese for kanefusa saku kore and punched with one hole.
This premium japanese katana would make an important addition to any collection. Ww2 japanese katana sword with scabbard, 1941, signed this is a beautifully decorated sword with an outstanding well handmade gendaito blade in its original polish. It contains oshigata and translations of many of the modern wwii gendaito swordsmiths. Synopsis a comprehensive guide to the appreciation and appraisal of japanese swords, complete with historical background, terms and the workmanship of the foremost schools and smiths.
The beginning of the gendaito era is a somewhat unique volume focusing on gendaito tom kishidas now out of print book about yasakuni swords and john slough s oshigata book are exceptions, but have a different focus. Jan 27, 2020 that may be a very hard thing to do only because general douglas macarthur ordered that all samara japanese swords destroyed, which included all that were held by the japanese as national treasures. The khaki binding over the shagreen handle is complete and intact with just light surface wear to be expected and all. In the 1941 japanese sword exposition he was a 5th seat. That may be a very hard thing to do only because general douglas macarthur ordered that all samara japanese swords destroyed, which included all that were held by the japanese as national treasures. Out of print oshigata are the informational carvings on the handle, or tang. The lineage of the japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of japans most durable cultural. I will have another sadakatsu to feature in the next week or so. This book will give you a good background in all the terminology that needs to be learned. About the author kokan nagayama is one of the great contemporary sword polishers. Out of print oshigata are the informational carvings on the handle, or tang, of a japanese sword. Hello, can anyone point me to a source for john sloughs an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945.
Wwii japanese nontraditional officers katana facebook. Modern japanese swordsmiths by john slough this is a very good reference book researching signatures of swordsmiths from 1868 to 1945. In addition, kanemichi is rated a high, 2 million yen, in john sloughs book, an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 this is a brand new copy of john sloughs book on modern sword from shinshinto to showa. It is a comprehensive listing of oshigata, information and ratings in english of japanese sword smiths up till the end of wwii. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, barbara kay. The khaki binding over the shagreen handle is complete and intact with just light surface wear to be expected and all the fittings are original, correct and present illustrated. For a tease take a look at page 140 of your copy of john scott slough s book an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945. This seller is a johns buddy but i do not remember whose seller is it. Ww2 japanese katana sword with scabbard, 1941, signed swords. This book addresses the large gap present in sword scholarship as related to gendaito modern japanese swords of the shinshinto, and more specifically, world war ii era.
Made by a top gendai smith, katsumura masakatsu 2nd generation in old polish and mounted in a older shirasaya. Japanese sword katsumura masakatsu published in john. The oshigata book 104 oshigata unusual, rare and interesting oshigata from japanese sword blades of all periods with full english translation. Feb 21, 2010 few weeks ago, i have told by a japanese book seller on ebay that john slough is working on a new oshigata book. According to john sloughs book of modern japanese swordsmiths, ishido terhuhide made medium to high grade gendaito and is listed in hawleys japanese swordsmiths reference ter56. He is in john sloughs book of japanese sword smiths on pg. Ebook modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 as pdf download. Rip johnslough, john scott, age 60, left us unexpectedly wednesday, october 19, 2011. Signature variations are clearly illustrated and discussed, as well as an occasional short bio, plus the smiths ranking in the sword world, etc. John slough new oshigata bookupdated version military. The tang is also signed by the sword smith yoshida kanekado. Hello, can anyone point me to a source for john slough s an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945. How to tell if a japanese sword is authentic from wwii quora. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Kanemichi was rated sword forging teacher the top rating at the 1941 sword exhibition. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by john scott slough unknown, 272. Im not a big specialist in gendaito modern swords, but some information on kanemune can be found in john slough s book modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 page 50, as reference is saying. Ebook modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 as pdf. This is pretty much the single source now for authenticating ww2era japanese swords based on their makers signatures.
The icing on the cake is that this sword is also featured in john scott slough s great book an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 page 140. Isbn 4770019629 9788873201182 9784770019622 testo in inglese. The title of this book is swords of imperial japan, 1868 1945 and it was written by jim dawson. In addition, kanemichi is rated a high, 2 million yen, in john slough s book, an oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945. The beginning of the gendaito era by mr leon kapp, ms hiroko kapp, mr leo monson isbn. Few weeks ago, i have told by a japanese book seller on ebay that john slough is working on a new oshigata book. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 by. Japanese sword book for sale collectibles everywhere. No copies of this book were found in stock from 833 online book stores. This sword was special ordered for the city of nukata located in ibaraki prefecture.
This illustrated guide to the development of the japanese sword in the modern era concentrates on the techniques. This katana is published in john sloughs book, modern japanese swordsmiths, page 84. Modern japanese swordsmiths 1868 1945 download ebook pdf. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shattered sword. The japanese story of the battle of midway kindle edition by parshall, jonathan, tully, anthony, lundstrom, john b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Overall, the condition is excellent, making this one a great buy for. Gendaito are gaining much appreciation among sword collectors in general. The samurai sword by john yumoto classic starter book this is the book that started most of us on our journey studying japanese swords. Many works by ishido teruhide are very highly regarded among gendaito collectors. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. This seller is a john s buddy but i do not remember whose seller is it.
There is a picture of sadakatsu just under the oshigata of this sword. We just got it back from the polisher and it is spectacular. Also, what is a fair price to pay for it a clue about the original publishers slp would be helpful. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945. Swords and swordsmiths of the gendaito period 1868 to 1989 by fred fimio. An oshigata book of modern japanese swordsmiths, 18681945. Japanese samurai sword tsuba and tosogu book hardcover kokusai tosogu kai 2008. Im not a big specialist in gendaito modern swords, but some information on kanemune can be found in john sloughs book modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 page 50, as reference is saying. Ww2 japanese shin gunto army officers sword with seki. The oshigata book japanese sword identification rare. Rip john scott slough, modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945.
He is in john slough s book of japanese sword smiths on pg. This is a brand new copy of john sloughs book on modern sword from shinshinto to showa. Includes excellent oshigata and extensive documentation. Rip john scott slough, modern japanese swordsmiths 18681945 posted in general nihonto related discussion. Hawley covers the impact of the 16th century civil wars on blade production and quality. This sword was made the 2 million yen smith, sadashige. Modern japanese swords and swordsmiths name author.
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