Tanto: Japanese Knives and Knife Fighting Book by Russell Maynard (Preowned)

The Japanese tanto is quickly becoming the most popular knife of the 80's. Its 1,000-year-old tradition of superb quality and deadly fighting efficiency has captured the awareness of knife collectors and martial artists alike.

Now, for the first time ever, the true story of the tanto and its secret fighting techniques are revealed!

Everything you ever wanted to know about the tanto is featured with easy to follow text and hundreds of detailed photos including:

History, Design Evolution, Cutting and Blocking Principles, Grip Change Manipulations, Fighting Techniques of Traditional and Modern Styles, and much, much more!

Contents:

INTRODUCTION
Tanto: Knife of the Eighties

CHAPTER 1: Japanese Blades: 1,000 Years of Perfection
CHAPTER 2: Fire and Steel: Bladesmiths and Their Art
CHAPTER 3: Sword Testing: The Proof of Perfection
CHAPTER 4: The Samurai's Arsenal: Classification of Japanese Blades
CHAPTER 5: Form and Function: Characteristics of Japanese Blades
CHAPTER 6: The Americanization of the Tanto: Custom and Factory Made Blades
CHAPTER 7: Tanto Bujutsu: Traditional Japanese Knife Fighting
CHAPTER 8: Modern Variations: Tanto Techniques of Other Styles and Teachers

Length: 206 pages

Publication date: 1986