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Sword Forum International Site relating to all areas of sword collecting and usage including articles and an active discussion forums.
Japanese Swords Arms and Armor Home Sales and information regarding antique Japanese swords.
Japanese Sword Society of the United States A society concerned with the study and preservation of Japanese swords (nihonto).
The Token Society of Great Britain An organisation in existence for over 30 years dedicated to the study and preservation of Japanese swords, fittings and armour.
Satcho Japanese Sword Books Specialists in books related to the study and appreciation of the Japanese sword as art. Both in-print and out-of-print tiles on swords, armor, and fittings.
Nihonto.com Japanese Sword Website Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies.
Japanese Sword Books Books translated from Japanese to English for sale to students and collectors of Japanese swords.
Japanese Art Swords Thomas Buck has articles on saya lacquering and tsuka-maki. Saya repair and tsuka-maki services in various styles are available.
Japanese Military Reference Provides information on WWII Japanese military swords.
Japanese Sword Index Collecting information relating to Japanese swords (Nihonto), including sword history, identification, care, glossaries, swordsmith profiles and translation aids for kanji inscriptions, a discussion forum, and links.
The Story of the Japanese Sword Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords.
San Francisco Japanese Sword Society Group for Japanese sword enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate Japanese culture, history, language, philosophy, and customs.
Blade Shark Site for helping identify Chinese characters used on Japanese swords and fittings.
Nihonto.ca Includes both swords and fittings for sale, articles on swords photography, a screensaver and other useful links.
Information on Tsuba Collection of articles specializing in sword hand guards (Tsuba), with bibliography, questions and answers, glossary and links.
New York Sword Club New York Token Kai, includes information on joining the club, meetings and newsletters.
Where to see Nihonto (Japanese Sword) List of locations housing collections of nihonto in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom and rest of Europe. Includes links to each location.
Bugei Sword Discussion Forum Public forum with section on sword appreciation, forging, use in sports, sword philosophy, samurai culture and tameshigiri.
Nodachi Information on japanese "big, thick" swords, with a photo gallery.
Japanese Sword Fittings specializing on fittings and related accessories, contains a database of items and links to books, dvds and auctions.
Japanese Sword Book Museum Comprehensive listing of hard to find books on Japanese swords and fittings, with pictures of covers.
Nihonto Random Thoughts Articles by Dr. Takeuchi on historical and social relevance and meaning of nihonto, its use, care and crafting.
Gold and Silver Sword Exhibition A few photos of rare ancient Japanese gold and silver swords.
Tsukamaki photographs Catalog of photographs of the Japanese Sword Society of the United States collection of handguards.
Showa Swordsmith Oshigata Database Approximately 300 oshigata of Showa Era Japanese swords with translations.
Nihonto Message Board Discussion board for antique Japanese swords and additional information pages on authenticity, kanji and related subjects.

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