Books

New books page! 04-29-21!

Many collector reference books in stock and many WWII era books in stock so watch for updates!

Bayonets Of Japan by Raymond Labar.  This is the definitive reference guide for Japanese bayonets. It's an impressive piece with 472 pages and over 1,100 color photos. $169 US shipping included.

 

 

An Oshigata Book of Modern Japanese Swordsmiths 1868-1945.  This is a brand new copy of John Sloughs book on modern sword from Shinshinto to showa.  It is a comprehensive listing of oshigata, information and ratings in English of Japanese sword smiths up till the end of WWII.  This is a high quality hard back edition of his book with over 200 pages of oshigata. This book is a must have for any collector.  I use mine almost every day.  A must have reference!  Please click on the image to see large detail pictures.  I have 1 copy left and this is my personal copy.  $350

The book: Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 Cyclopedia Edition is the new book by Jim Dawson. This book is 448 pages which is hardbound with over 900 Full color photographs.  This is a great reference book and should be in every Japanese military sword collectors library.  Please click on the image to see large detail pictures.  $125 US shipping via media mail included.  OUT OF STOCK!