Art of the Japanese Sword: The Craft of Swordmaking and Its AppreciationIn The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the