Spirit of the sword
Subtitle: a celebration of the artistry and craftsmanship
By: Steve Shackleford
Contributors: Krause Publications, Inc
Publisher: Krause Publications
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Iola, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9781440211560
Copyright date: 2010
Subjects: Swords; Swordsmiths; Swordplay in motion pictures
Table of contents: title: Sword capital of the world / by Steve Shackleford; title: European vacation; title: sword style! / by Vince Evans; title: Echo of steel : in medieval and Renaissance times, the sword's design and use were always practical / by John Clements; title: Most popular sword ever? / by Steve Shackleford; title: How to clay temper and obtain a beautiful "hamon" / by Don Fogg; title: Living international treasure : Yoshindo Yoshihara / by Leon Kapp; title: Big swords on the big screen / by Steve Shackleford; title: Sword directory.