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 | 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.
|  | Blade Fittings - Custom made tsuba and other blade fittings by Pat Hastings. Site has a picture gallery of products and ordering information.
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 | Blade Shark - Site for helping identify Chinese characters used on Japanese swords and fittings.
|  | Bugei Sword Discussion Forum - Public forum with section on sword appreciation, forging, use in sports, sword philosophy, samurai culture and tameshigiri.
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 | Chris Husar's Japanese Sword Site - Information on Japanese swords, forging, and a glossary of terminology.
|  | Gold and Silver Sword Exhibition - A few photos of rare ancient Japanese gold and silver swords.
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 | Information on Tsuba - Collection of articles specializing in sword hand guards (Tsuba), with bibliography, questions and answers, glossary and links.
|  | Japan Sword Preservation Society - Nihon Token Hozon Kai (NTHK) has form for joining the organization, sword of the month exhibit, meeting schedule and links.
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 | 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.
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 | Japanese Sword Book Museum - Comprehensive listing of hard to find books on Japanese swords and fittings, with pictures of covers.
|  | Japanese Sword Books - Books translated from Japanese to English for sale to students and collectors of Japanese swords.
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 | Japanese Sword Fittings - specializing on fittings and related accessories, contains a database of items and links to books, dvds and auctions.
|  | Japanese Sword School - Articles on classification, taxonomy, history, appreciation, manufacture, polishing, care, use and exhibition of Japanese swords.
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 | Japanese Sword Society of the United States - A society concerned with the study and preservation of Japanese swords (nihonto).
|  | Japanese Swords - Collecting information. With articles on foundries, exhibitions, swordsmiths, appraisal, purchasing, maintenance and other subjects.
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 | Japanese Swords Arms and Armor Home - Sales and information regarding antique Japanese swords.
|  | JP Sword - Photo collection of famous swords (meito), history, swordmaking, hand guard collections, bibliography. Some items for sale.
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 | New York Sword Club - New York Token Kai, includes information on joining the club, meetings and newsletters.
|  | Nihonto Message Board - Discussion board for antique Japanese swords and additional information pages on authenticity, kanji and related subjects.
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 | Nihonto Random Thoughts - Articles by Dr. Takeuchi on historical and social relevance and meaning of nihonto, its use, care and crafting.
|  | Nihonto.ca - Includes both swords and fittings for sale, articles on swords photography, a screensaver and other useful links.
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 | Nihonto.com Japanese Sword Website - Sword glossary, schools, events, equipment and supplies.
|  | Nodachi - Information on japanese "big, thick" swords, with a photo gallery.
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 | Northern California Japanese Sword Club - A non-profit organization for the study and preservation of Japanese swords, related items and arts. Meetings are held in San Francisco's Japan Town.
|  | San Francisco Japanese Sword Society - Group for Japanese sword enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate Japanese culture, history, language, philosophy, and customs.
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 | 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.
|  | Shoshin.com - Site on Japanese history, historical figures and accounts, women's histories, Japanese swords and appraisal, investment strategy and antique sword sales. Acrobat reader required to view much of site.
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 | Showa Swordsmith Oshigata Database - Approximately 300 oshigata of Showa Era Japanese swords with translations.
|  | The Story of the Japanese Sword - Demonstrates the process and techniques used to make Japanese swords.
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