{"product_id":"samurai-sword-a-handbook-a-handbook","title":"Samurai Sword a Handbook: A Handbook","description":"The samurai sword: symbol of the spirit of old Japan it embodies the samurai's steely discipline, unswerving devotion, and peerless skill. A feat of craftsmanship by hereditary artisans, the samurai sword is often judged superior to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. This complete handbook reveals the lore of the samurai sword, fascinating both for owners and for the intrigued. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools, and differences in construction, outlining methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0804805091\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0804805091.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Yumoto, John M.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41580277891130,"sku":"DBV.0804805091.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0804805091-0.jpg?v=1785988050","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/samurai-sword-a-handbook-a-handbook","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}