Yoshindo Yoshihara

[anvilarms]

Master swordsmith Sensi Yoshindo Yoshihara is coming out with a new book called
The Art of The Japanese Sword
does anybody have any inside info on it
They have a website
www.theartofthejapanesesword.com
but I was looking for some user friendly insight

 

[Ankerson]

Should be a great book.

 

[link2derek]

He's on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51427099064

Maybe he tweets, too!

It would be cool to talk directly with him.

 

[HJK]

I have his book, "The Craft Of The Japanese Sword", cowritten with Leon & Hiroko Kapp published by Kodansha International in 1987. He takes you through his sword making process from the production of Tamahagane to finish polishing ( shiagemigaki). Great pictures.
The man is a real master and I would dearly love to own one of his pieces. Or more.
But they ain't cheap.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Should we move this to the Sword Discussion forum?
I will leave it here if you prefer.

 

[anvilarms]

leon kapp is also involved in the book. i think mr. yoshiharas english is not so good so mr kapp does the translations i think

 

[HJK]

leon kapp is also involved in the book. i think mr. yoshiharas english is not so good...

No doubt you're right. His English may be lousy, but his Sword is awesome