B738.  Nihon Toko Jiten by Fujishiro.  Hardbound, 6 ¼ x 9 ¾”.  2 volumes: Koto Hen, 619 pages; Shinto Hen, 492 pages, in Japanese.  Each volume comes with an index in English which I will send in an email.  This is the first book you reach for when researching a sword.  Few pages of text; this all about the swords.  1,000 or so top and mid level smiths are presented with sharp oshigata, typical signatures, information about the work, dates, provinces, relative rankings, and more.  I doubt there are any serious collectors of Nihonto who don’t own this set; it is that useful.  I sometimes also have this set with a full translation; see B758.

There is a 2nd copy of this set with a trusted consignor in Europe. You will receive the set closest to you.

There may or may not be slipcases (low grade cardboard and often missing). Condition of the books is excellent.  6 pounds, 7 ounces.  $225.