History of Samurai

Hi. I have been trying to learn the history of the samurai and i
have found some really interesting stuff, but i would also like to
read about some sword makers. However, i don't know where to start
there. Can any kind soul out there please drop some names i can read
up on?

Arigato

Ian

Ian
You could also try www.token.com under the UK sword register section where
a number of swords and makers are described and illustrated with oshigata.
Regards
Clive Sinclaire

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> Hi. I have been trying to learn the history of the samurai and i
> have found some really interesting stuff, but i would also like to
> read about some sword makers. However, i don't know where to start
> there. Can any kind soul out there please drop some names i can read
> up on?
>
> Arigato
>
> Ian
>
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On May 8, 2004, at 8:12 AM, whats_there_to_fear wrote:

> I would also like to
> read about some sword makers. However,

Ian-
A very good book for introduction to the Japanese sword, it's history,
and some famous smiths is "The Japanese Sword" by Sato Kanzan (trans.
Joe Earle) from Kodansha. Afu Research has translated Fujishiros'
Dictionary of swordsmiths", a specialists book really and not cheap but
there are many good stories therein. Of course the very best books
relating "tales of swordsmiths" are by Fukunaga Suiken and are to date
unfortunately only in Japanese.

Tom "happy to talk swords anytime" Helm

http://www.afuresearch.com/