Tsukamaki, combining aesthetics, form and function, is the deceptively simple Japanese art of sword handle wrapping.
As a reference book, it is both an excellent.
It also includes a compact visual glossary of Japanese swords, general temper patterns and common signature characters.
Buck\'s work presents a general historical overview of the evolution of Japanese samurai swords and sword mounts, as well as step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 25 specific types of sword handle wrapping.
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Tsukamaki, combining aesthetics, form and function, is the deceptively simple Japanese art of sword handle wrapping