Stuff I Recommend (books mostly)
These are the books I recommend to my friends and family when they decide they want to learn more about the Japanese sword. I've also added some links to the photography equipment I use for my work. I get a small percentage of sales for putting this up on my site this way, so if you see something you like and buy it, thanks. It doesn't come out to much but what the heck, the kid is in private school and it is amazing how fast that all adds up. ;)
The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese SwordsJapanese Sword: Soul Of The Samurai (Victoria & Albert Museum : Far Eastern Series)The New Generation of Japanese Swordsmiths
The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords
by Kokan Nagayama
$47.25
Keith's Comments: This is *the* book in English if you want to start learning more about the history of Japanese sword makers....
Japanese Sword: Soul Of The Samurai (Victor...
by Gregory Irvine

Yet another "here's the swords we have" book. Lots of photos and information.
The New Generation of Japanese Swordsmiths
by Tamio Tsuchiko
$34.65
I really liked this book, but I must admit to being somewhat biased in that in another business I help sell works by this gene...
One Hundred Masterpieces from the Collection of Dr. Walter A. Compton: Japanese Swords, Sword Fittings & Other AccoutrementsKindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation)Olympus Evolt E510 10MP Digital SLR Camera with CCD Shift Image Stabilization and 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Zuiko Lenses
One Hundred Masterpieces from the Collectio...
$60.00
Keith's Comments: If you can find this book, buy it. Walter Compton had one of the most fantastic collections ever put togethe...
Kindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading ...

Okay, this is an odd thing for me to put on my site, but I bought one for my wife who is an absolute book lover. She likes to ...
Olympus Evolt E510 10MP Digital SLR Camera ...
$799.95
A lot of people ask me what camera I use to shoot my swords. I use an older Olympus E-VOLT (E-300). I keep this page updated w...
Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Cameras
Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens ...
$449.99
This is *BY FAR* my favorite lens for shooting swords. If I want to shoot an entire sword I have to be pretty far away, but fo...
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