Foundation Guide to the History of Japanese Military and Civilian Swords, Daggers and Daggers from 1868 to 1945 The book tells about the manufacture of edged weapons in Japan, commemorative signs and labels, about the emergence of various types of edged weapons, documents are provided on the transfer of these weapons during the surrender of Japan. The book is richly illustrated with rare photographs (more than 340 ills.) Of the described samples of Japanese edged weapons. The guide is designed both for specialists and collectors, and for a wide range of readers interested in this topic.