History, manufacturing and the traditional and modern use of swords. Sword nomenclature, the secret of a well-balanced blade and a comparison of European and Japanese swordsmanship. Practical information on various sword types and shapes, including the blades of the Vikings and the Japanese Samurai. A look at authentic or historical swords and their counterparts from films, such as "The Lord Rings" by director Peter Jackson. Complete overview of the manufacturing process.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Laible, T.
Title
The Sword. Myth & Reality. Technology, History, Fighting, Forging, Movie Swords
Details
English text, 526 colour photos. 240 pages.
State
new
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 77 Lower Valley Road PA 19310 Atglen, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
