A highly illustrated, accessible introduction to samurai warfare for both the military enthusiast & general reader. 150 full color illus & photos & 150 line drawings: 7x11 inches, 224 pgs.
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Celebrates the artistic & cultural importance of the sword, as a symbol of power & prestige, as a flamboyant fashion statement & as an icon of the Age of Discovery. 150 color illus; 10x12 inches, 264 pgs.
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The collection of arms & armor at the Wallace Collection is widely recognized as being one of the largest & most important in the world. Here is the European portion. 7,000 illus; Boxed Set on USB Drive & book; 10x11 inches, 192 pgs.
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The collection of arms & armor at the Wallace Collection is widely recognized as being one of the largest & most important in the world. Here is the European portion. 180 illus; 10x11 inches, 192 pgs.
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Unrivaled how-to for blade enthusiasts! Precise instruction from the industry's leading experts. Design it, shape it, grind it. Includes the latest techniques for making folders & fixed blades, grinding blades, fashioning handles & much more. 400 color ph
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Offers an accurate & factual history of Kinfolks Cutlery. Included are four vintage catalogs to aid collectors in the identification & dating of Kinfolks knives, as well as biographies of Kinfolks founders: Russ Case, Tint Champlin, & Dean Case. Illus; 6x
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Historical profiles of more than 70 cutleries & individuals who made knives, razors, & scissors in the state of New Jersey including Boker, Valley Forge, Heinisch, Wiss, Alfred Hunter, Passaic, Bayonne, Barnett, OST, Undy, Electric & many others. 192 pgs.
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The most comprehensive directory of the Sheffield cutlery industry so far compiled. Over 900 histories are provided of knife, razor, scissors, silver-plate, & surgical instrument manufacturers active between 1740 & the present day. Illus; 8.5x11 inches, 4
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Now, for the first time, all Kasper's "Tactical Knives" writings have been compiled under one cover so that a new generation of knife enthusiasts & self-defense students can benefit from his practical, real-world advice on selecting, training with, using,
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Presents a sprinkling of history with informed discussions of fighting approaches & numerous training exercises on cutting, thrusting, blocking, & the associated movement of a kukri fight. Illus; 8.5x11 inches, 302 pgs.
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Unrivaled how-to for blade enthusiasts! Precise instruction from the industry's leading experts. Design it, shape it, grind it. Includes the latest techniques for making folders & fixed blades, grinding blades, fashioning handles & much more. 400 color ph
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Take your knifemaking skills to the next level & create your own folding knife with back-lock design. The fit, combination, & variety of shapes of each knife are always a new challenge & presented here in clear, easy-to understand, step-by-step instructio
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The progression of knives from traditional pocketknives to custom bowies, autos, dirks, daggers and fast-opening, one-hand folders. Treasured by knife collectors, enthusiasts, knifemakers and dealers, the Knives book is broken into a proven formula of sec
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Provides the reader with an in-depth look into traditional Japanese Cutlery forging techniques and their modern applications. A non-stop flow of inquiries to Murray has prompted him to reveal the secret techniques learned during 18 years in Japan, where h
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This detailed, fascinating guide covers every aspect of the gladiator phenomenon from the types of equip the different classes of gladiator used to the high place in society these sportsmen came to occupy. Full color t/out; 7x9 inches, 208 pgs.
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A complete overview of the fighting arts of German chivalric dueling, on horse and on foot, during the late Middle Ages & early Renaissance. Illus; 8.5x11 inches, 254 pgs.
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This 1st book in English on centuries-old techniques is a must-have for sword collectors, knife makers, & weapons enthusiasts. 150 B&W photos & line drawings; 7x10 inches, 192 pgs.
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Here is a complete training program designed to help the aspiring sword fighter become proficient with his weapon of choice & truly dangerous to an adversary. Illus.; 8.5x11 inches, 78 pgs.
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Learn the basics of techniques perfected in the Philippines over the course of 400 years: concealing, drawing, flipping & gripping the balisong; checking & rolling; & the 4 main phases of training. Photos; 6x9 inches, 192 pgs.
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The down-and-dirty reality of knife fighting, from choosing the best knife to devious street tricks. Photos; 6x9 inches, 126 pgs.
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A complete photographic survey of all the swords--Union and Confederate--used in the Civil War. Shows every type and style of sword, including more than 300 Union and Confederate regulation swords, 45 swords presented generals, & more. Plus photos of Cust
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This book contains all the info you need to select & carry a knife that will conform to your style of dress, image & habits & thus serve you most effectively on the street. Photos; 8.5x11 inches, 110 pgs.
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Features 26 world class knifemakers - each with their own individual look & feel. Includes comprehensive background texts, detailed descriptions of all the knives & an insight into the "behind the scenes" of custom knifemaking. Illus; 9x11 inches, 26 pgs.
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Learn how to train for a confrontation by using visualization & training partners, as well as how to instantly & accurately evaluate an opponent, his weapon, the terrain & environment, & your advantages or disadvantages in various combat scenarios. You wi
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Weapons have always been vitally important in the Islamic world, integral to the defense of the owner's life, his family & his community. This superbly illustrated book is the most comprehensive survey ever published of the weapons & accessories used in I
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A Study of US Army Swords from 1832 through 1865. Covers all swords carried by officers or enlisted men in the US army from the 1830s until the end of the Civil War. 100s of handy tables list measurements & features you need to know. 2,000+ photos; 8.5x11
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Examines the Gaelic warrior class & its martial training; the Gaelic duel & how it differed from the duel in continental Europe; the phenomenon of wandering swordsmen in Highland society; & more. Photos; 6x9 inches, 124 pgs.
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One of the best known translators of the wisdom of Asia, Cleary adds new translations of 5 classic works. Authored by the scholar Yamaga Soko or his disciples, it provides the core ideals & lessons that taught the samurai how to lead a proper life under
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Includes original descriptive price list, valuable research info on custom upgrades such as fancy shabbards, ivory grips, deluxe scabbard variations, materials & finishes, sword lengths, extra parts & repair services & prices on the entire WKC line of dag
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Looks at arms, armor, & costumes of Samurai men & women over the 700 yrs. with specially commissioned photography of reenactors wearing museum-quality clothing. Color photos; 9x12 inches, 208 pgs.
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