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This book will give you a good background in all the terminology that needs to be learned. There are many types of japanese swords that differ by size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture. In love with the samurai sword earlier this year, i was approached by nhk enterprises in japan to take part in a 50minute documentary on the fine art of japanese sword polishing. David hofhine, professional japanese sword polishing and.
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