A Journey through the Five Traditions of Japanese Swords: Yamashiro Tradition

The five sacred places, or Gokaden, have handed down the art of Japanese sword-making for over a thousand years. Learn all about them in this book. This book explores the charm of Yamashiro blacksmiths, who display the most elegant style of the Gokaden. A comprehensive commentary reflecting the latest research by the author, who is Japan's most knowledgeable about swords! The long-running "Me no Me" series, hugely popular among sword enthusiasts, has finally been published in book form.