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Smiths and Polishing 12
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Swords - Militaria, Antiques and Collectibles, Shopping 15
Japanese Sword Arts - Martial Arts, Sports, Shopping 24
Kendo and Iaido - Japanese, Weaponry, Martial Arts, Sports 121
 Japanese Sword IndexJapanese Sword Index
 
Collecting information relating to Japanese swords (Nihonto), including sword history, identification, care, glossaries, swordsmith profiles and translation aids for kanji inscriptions, a discussion forum, and links.
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Blade SharkBlade Shark
 Site for helping identify Chinese characters used on Japanese swords and fittings.
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Bugei Sword Discussion ForumBugei Sword Discussion Forum
 Public forum with section on sword appreciation, forging, use in sports, sword philosophy, samurai culture and tameshigiri.
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Chris Husar's Japanese Sword SiteChris Husar's Japanese Sword Site
 Information on Japanese swords, forging, and a glossary of terminology.
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Gold and Silver Sword ExhibitionGold and Silver Sword Exhibition
 A few photos of rare ancient Japanese gold and silver swords.
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Information on TsubaInformation on Tsuba
 Collection of articles specializing in sword hand guards (Tsuba), with bibliography, questions and answers, glossary and links.
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Japanese Art SwordsJapanese Art Swords
 Thomas Buck has articles on saya lacquering and tsuka-maki. Saya repair and tsuka-maki services in various styles are available.
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Japanese Military ReferenceJapanese Military Reference
 Provides information on WWII Japanese military swords.
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Japanese Sword Book MuseumJapanese Sword Book Museum
 A listing of hard to find books on Japanese swords and fittings, with pictures of covers.
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Japanese Sword BooksJapanese Sword Books
 Books translated from Japanese to English for sale to students and collectors of Japanese swords.
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Japanese Sword FittingsJapanese Sword Fittings
 Specializing on fittings and related accessories, includes a database of items and links to books, DVDs and auctions.
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Japanese Sword Society of the United StatesJapanese Sword Society of the United States
 A society concerned with the study and preservation of Japanese swords (nihonto).
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Japanese Swords Arms and Armor HomeJapanese Swords Arms and Armor Home
 Sales and information regarding antique Japanese swords.
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New York Sword ClubNew York Sword Club
 New York Token Kai, includes information on joining the club, meetings and newsletters.
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Nihonto Message BoardNihonto Message Board
 Discussion board for antique Japanese swords and additional information pages on authenticity, kanji and related subjects.
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Nihonto.caNihonto.ca
 Includes both swords and fittings for sale, articles on swords photography, a screensaver and other useful links.
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Nihonto.com Japanese Sword WebsiteNihonto.com Japanese Sword Website
 Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies.
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NodachiNodachi
 Information on japanese "big, thick" swords, with a photo gallery.
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Northern California Japanese Sword ClubNorthern California Japanese Sword Club
 A non-profit organization for the study and preservation of Japanese swords, related items and arts. Meetings are held in San Francisco's Japan Town.
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Satcho Japanese Sword BooksSatcho Japanese Sword Books
 Specialists in books related to the study and appreciation of the Japanese sword as art. Both in-print and out-of-print tiles on swords, armor, and fittings.
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Shoshin.comShoshin.com
 Site on Japanese history, historical figures and accounts, women's histories, Japanese swords and appraisal, investment strategy and antique sword sales. Acrobat reader required to view much of site.
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Showa Swordsmith Oshigata DatabaseShowa Swordsmith Oshigata Database
 Approximately 300 oshigata of Showa Era Japanese swords with translations.
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The Story of the Japanese SwordThe Story of the Japanese Sword
 Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords.
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Sword Forum InternationalSword Forum International
 Site relating to all areas of sword collecting and usage including articles and an active discussion forums.
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The Token Society of Great BritainThe Token Society of Great Britain
 An organisation in existence for over 30 years dedicated to the study and preservation of Japanese swords, fittings and armour.
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Tsukamaki photographsTsukamaki photographs
 Catalog of photographs of the Japanese Sword Society of the United States collection of handguards.
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Where to see Nihonto (Japanese Sword)Where to see Nihonto (Japanese Sword)
 List of locations housing collections of nihonto in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom and rest of Europe. Includes links to each location.
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