Sword of the Samurai; the Classical Art of Japanese Swordmanship
Boulder, Colorado; (1985): Paladin Press, 1985. First Edition. Quarto. ). 129 pages. Illustrated. In Japan, only the samurai class retained the exclusive privilege of wearing the Daisha, the long and short sword. The making of a sword was akin to a religious ceremony, cloaked in secrecy and ritual. Combat was..... More
