This is an extremely rare book on Japanese sword and it is written in English.In my opinion,this is the first Englishi reference book on Japanese sword.
The Contents is as follows.ForewordIntroductionMomenclature of The Blade and Related FactsForging and TemperingPolishingHistory-Old SwordsGokaden and ShintoKoshiraeJapanese Eras with Corresponding Christian DatesList of The Most Famous Japanese Sword Makers and Com,parative Values of Swords