Tatara
Metallurgy students learn the traditional methods of steel refining.
Sadanao Mikami
Step-by-step look at the work of a modern swordsmith.
Japanese Swords and Sword Arts
Internet Archived history of swords and swordmaking, with a list of terms.
Richard Stein’s Japanese
Sword Index
Comprehensive site on swordmaking schools, distinctive flaws, smiths’
signatures, terminology, sword care, tanto and polearms. Now at a new home on Geocities, where it
sometimes exceeds its data-transfer limits.
Sho-Shin
History of Japanese swords, swordmaking schools, famous warriors
Odawara’s Usagitei
Armor! Life-size paper patterns, history of armor and list of its parts, how to
put it on, national treasure armors, armor makers.
Nihon Katchuu Seisakuben: An
Online Japanese Armor Construction Manual
More armor! Detailed instructions on making your own, from a Creative
Anachronist
Wakagashira.com
And still more armor! History, making, discussion board, and links.
Yanone
Arrowheads, from whistling humming-bulbs to flower-patterned willow-leaves.