Catalog of photographs of the Japanese Sword Society of the United States collection of handguards.

An organisation in existence for over 30 years dedicated to the study and preservation of Japanese swords, fittings and armour.

Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords.

Site relating to all areas of sword collecting and usage including articles and an active discussion forums.

Approximately 300 oshigata of Showa Era Japanese swords with translations.

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.

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.

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.

Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies.

Includes both swords and fittings for sale, articles on swords photography, a screensaver and other useful links.