Charlotte Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 In the past I've mostly paid attention to how the blades were forged and heat treated. Seeing the amazing work done by the dedicated members here I realize that I understand less than a third of what should to fully understand what is shown What 2 or 3 books would you recommend to get me up to speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I have that book in my arsenal and it is just brilliant, shows in depth how to work you a really nice peace of iron. Give it two thumbs up. best reg. Atli S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thank you both for your suggestion. I just put it on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 hey Charlotte, here is a web site for Walter Sorrels a swordsmith, more specifically Japanese style blades. he also has videos for how he makes every part, from the blade to the saya.HOME******* ABOUT WALTER more books that i found of interest: The art of Japanese Sword Polishing, Takaiwa, Yoshihara, Kapp Lethal Elegance, Earle The Japanese Sword, Sato The Samurai Sword, Yumoto and The Craft of the Japanese Sword, Leon and Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo, Yoshara which was already stated above. These were the few that was recomended for me and i have found them to be very informative. Hope this helps, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thank you for the additional information Chad. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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