B731.  Nihonto Zuikan: Koto & Shinto by Kataoka.  Clothbound with slipcases in 2 large volumes, 9 x 12″, in Japanese.  Koto: 1982, 1,064 pages.  Shinto 1984, 1,068 pages.  This is the expanded later edition of the Shinto volume; there never was a 2nd edition of the Koto. Both volumes have indexes in English. Both volumes have been inscribed by the author to a former owner (small slips of paper have been glued over the the owner’s name). Other than the 7 volumes of Nihonto Taikan (also on this site) this is the greatest of the Taikan/Zuikan.  Well done oshigata of just about every smith who mattered.  This is an incredible reference; if you care about Nihonto you lust after these books.

I have digital copies of English indexes to both volumes; if you buy this set remind me to send you them.  Both are included in the “Index of Japanese Sword Literature” on the JSS/US website

This set (not the one in my 1st picture) has slipcases that are a bit age toned but otherwise in great condition.  Both volumes are in excellent condition. 20 pounds, 10 ounces.  $695.