Kawaguchi Noburo, Tehon Nihon Token Zenshi (Complete History of the Japanese Sword),  8 volumes, 3449 pages, Rekishi Tosho  1973

8 large volumes of information. A reference difficult to find outside Japan and one very expensive to ship from overseas.

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Wakayama Takeshi, Toso Kodogu Koza, 8 volumes, 2486p, Yuzankaku, Tokyo, 1972

Encyclopedia covering all types of fittings and groups of makers. 

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Kataoka Kinsaku, Nihonto Zuikan, Koto Volume, 1064 pages,1982.

Written by Hizento expert Kataoka Kinsaku. The quality of oshigata and its accuracy exceeds that of Iimura's Taikan Series. Hundreds of swordsmiths and oshigata are clearly illustrated. The Koto volume is one of the rarest book even in Japan. The two Zuikan volumes are widely regarded as the most accurate and reliable books ever published for Nihonto Oshigata. Book size is 22.5cm X 30.5cm with original case. Hard silk cover in nearly mint condition without any damage.

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