Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords.

Public forum with section on sword appreciation, forging, use in sports, sword philosophy, samurai culture and tameshigiri.

Books translated from Japanese to English for sale to students and collectors of Japanese swords.

Approximately 300 oshigata of Showa Era Japanese swords with translations.

Provides information on WWII Japanese military swords.

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.

Thomas Buck has articles on saya lacquering and tsuka-maki. Saya repair and tsuka-maki services in various styles are available.

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.