Katana: The Samurai Sword
The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume, written by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull, reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction, from the sword's unique metallurgy to its use in combat, where one stroke often decided the victor. Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight blades, the associated development of Japan's famous steel-making techniques and the challenges from contemporary warfare. Together with the technical details of forging, polishing, mounting and testing, this volume is brought to life with deta…
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Weitere Autoren: Shumate, Johnny (Illustr.)
- ISBN: 978-1-84908-151-1
- EAN: 9781849081511
- Produktnummer: 7311260
- Verlag: Osprey Pub Inc
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
- Seitenangabe: 80 S.
- Masse: H24.7 cm x B18.5 cm x D1.0 cm 260 g
- Reihenbandnummer: 05
- Gewicht: 260
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