THE ART OF JAPANESE SWORD POLISHING (TAKAIWA et al, 2006)

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	THE ART OF JAPANESE SWORD POLISHING TAKAIWA Setsuo, et al (2006) While this book illustrates the methods, materials and tools used for art sword polishing its true aim is to enable the reader to appreciate the beauty of a well-crafted Japanese sword. As readers learn both how the togishi - sword polisher enhances the beauty of the blade and how he handles the problems of coaxing out its finest qualities through his polishing techniques, they will come to a deeper understanding of the fine art of making the Japanese sword and will be able to view, purchase or collect swords with greater pleasure. Also included are profiles of five top togishi, including Ningen Kokuho - FUJISHIRO Matsuo. 191 pages, 7½ x 10½" hardcover $45.00 View pages 112 and 113
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PIERRES ET SABRES:
STONES AND SWORDS - The Restoration of Japanese Art Sword Blades
Laurent Milhau (1999)
With full text in both French and English, Milhau demonstrates the art and complexity of sword polishing. For those fascinated by The Crafts of the Japanese Sword, this text furthers the examination of the togishi - sword polisher's - art. With color photographs and detailed descriptions of each stage of the polishing process, this is the first text of its kind for delivering an understanding of both the mechanics and theory of traditional art sword polishing. 96 pages, 8¾ x 11¼" hardcover $110.00

While the publisher's assertion that TAKAIWA's book is "the first book in English to examine in great detail the polisher's techniques" is incorrect, it does offer a contrasting perspective. Milhau's book offers a strictly traditional take on polishing while this new publication includes account of nontraditional techniques utilized by some in Japan, and biographies of prominent Japanese polishers.

Can having two books on polishing inform you better than having only one? Yes.

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