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 The Japanese Sword,
Kanzan Sato Japanese Arts Library
A wonderful book that outlines the history and construction of the swords. It features
many of the treasure blades in clear photographs.
The
Arts of the Japanese Sword, B.W. Robinson Faber and Faber,
London This
book details the development of the sword and gives a brief history of the various schools
that developed. It also features excellent photographs and useful appendices.
 The Craft of the Japanese Sword,
Yoshindo Yoshihara Kodansha International, Tokyo and New York
A detailed account of the craft and making of Japanese swords and fittings. This is an
excellent book by one of the leading smiths in Japan.
The
Connoissuer's Book of Japanese Swords, by Kokan Nagayama
This book is definitely for collectors, it has a history of the sword and its development
and detailed drawings of the temper lines from the various schools and smiths. Lots of
technical information about swords.
 Knives 2002 If you are interested in making, collecting or looking up information about the custom
knife world this is the best desk reference there is. It features articles on current
trends, history of knives, lots of photos of the years best knives plus a complete index
of makers, organizations, dealers, suppliers plus lots more. It is annual. Back issues are
especially handy for tracking the development of the craft. Get it.
Knives:
Points of Interest by Jim Weyer, Weyer International
Knives:
Points of Interest Book II by Jim Weyer, Weyer International
Knives:
Points of Interest Book III by Jim Weyer, Weyer International
Knives:
Points of Interest Book IV by Jim Weyer, Weyer International
These four books, Knives: Points of Interest, are a
wonderful resource and record of custom knifemaking over the past twenty five years. Jim
Weyer is a nationally known photographer and the photographs are of exceptional quality. I
recommend these books for both the maker and collector of fine knives. For the maker, it
is an idea book with thousands of examples of style, technique and inspirational
craftsmanship. For the collector, they give a historical record of the development of the
craft and document the work of the significant makers. These books are on sale now at
bargain prices.
 Step By Step
Knifemaking: You Can Do It! by David Boye
This book has been out for years, but it contains some really useful and interesting ideas
for making knives. I recommend it for the heat treating and scrap steel section alone.
 How
to Make Knives by Richard Barney and Robert W. Loveless
Good book with lots of useful information, covers handle construction, tools and tips.
 How to Make
Folding Knives: A Step by Step How to, by Ron Lake, Frank
Centofante,
and Wayne Clay
Master folder makers show how they make their knives in detail. Good book for reference.
Custom
Knifemaking: 10 Projects From a Master Craftsman, by Tim McCreight
Tim McCreight's books are made for the shop with lots of tips and techniques.
The
Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way to Perfection by Jim Hrisoulas
Pattern
Welded Blade by Jim Hrisoulas
Master
Bladesmith: Advanced Studies in Steel by Jim Hrisoulas
Dr. Jim Hrisoulas has written this series of books on bladesmithing and they contain lots
of useful information. There is some repetition in the books, but I can recommend them as
a good place to start.
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