The Connissuers Guide to the Japanese Sword - by Kokan Nagayama

[Brian Brazier]

http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/The-Connoisseurs-Book-of-Japanese-Swords/222418/product.html

http://www.amazon.com/Connoisseurs-Book-Japanese-Swords/dp/4770020716/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201240038&sr=8-3

This is an incredible book, tons of information on Nihonto Swords. What, when, why, how, who, anything you could want to know about the history of the Japanese Sword. I haven't finished all of it yet, but I feel confident in saying anyone who wants to start collecting Nihonto, or just has an appreciation for the Japanese Sword should buy this book.

[Torawashi]

Thanks for the info Brian. I'm an avid reader, especially when it has to do with swords.

[Kurubushi Kamu]

Thanks for posting this one Brian, this book was one of the first things I purchased when I finally decided to take the plunge on real Nihonto. As most of us know when starting out collecting the most sage advice I heard ( from more than one source) was "Take that first sword money...and invest it in BOOKS' Learn, learn,....then learn more , and that first non-impulsive purchase you will appreciate MORE. An excellent resource..Thanks again Brian KK