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.

A society concerned with the study and preservation of Japanese swords (nihonto).

Sales and information regarding antique Japanese swords.

New York Token Kai, includes information on joining the club, meetings and newsletters.

Discussion board for antique Japanese swords and additional information pages on authenticity, kanji and related subjects.

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

Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies.

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.

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.

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.