Index for the NCJSC
Newsletter, To-Ron
Partial
Index to Tō-Ron
刀諭, the
NCJSC newsletter.
1977 thru 2000
By Jack Edick and Bob McCoy
Note: This is a partial index but may be useful.
| 2000
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1998 | 1997
| 1996 |
1995 | 1994
| 1993 |
1992 | 1991
| 1990 |
1989 |
| 1988 |
1987 | 1986
| 1985 |
1984 | 1983
| 1982 |
1981 | 1980
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1978 | 1977
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1977
Newsletter #1 1977
 | List of NCJSC Publications available from the club. |
| List of blades stolen from Mr. Bumpei, of the ?New York Group? |
Newsletter #2 1977
| Kogatana by John Yumoto, 5pp, with charts!! |
Newsletter #3 1977
| Kogai and Kozuka by John Yumoto, 4pp, with charts! |
1978
Newsletter #1 1978
| Details on upcoming brochure by Lou and Kei Chappalear on the "Evolution of the Samurai Helmet" to be bound and distributed in spring of 1978. |
| Three interesting sukashi tsuba, 2pp |
Newsletter #2 1978
| The Thirtieth Anniversary of the NBTHK by Dr. Junji Homma. 3pp |
Newsletter #3 1978
| "Nunome" (a style of Japanese inlay work) by Bob Haynes, 3pp |
Newsletter #4 1978
| Lecture by Keith Austin, Traditional Steel Making for "Nippon-To": The Tatara Process, 6pp with drawings |
Newsletter #5 1978
| Description of "Official Duties of the Main Officers" oh the NCJSC |
1979
Newsletter #1 1979
| Announcement of a lecture by John Yumoto on "Written Japanese used for Sword Study" to be published by the JSSUS |
| Announcement of publication of a 12 page "time-line" chronology of Bungo smiths, by John Yumoto to be mailed in early 1979 to members of NCJSC |
| Insert: ?Japanese Sword Nomenclature?, A large foldout chart of illustrated sword nomenclature, by John Yumoto |
Newsletter #2 1979
| general club business only |
Newsletter #3 1979
| Sword Auction ? Some Observations on the Park Bernet Samurai Sword Auction of January 25, 1979, New York, by George Phebus, 3pp |
Newsletter #4 1979
| A comment on the term "Shin-Gunto Mountings", by John Yumoto, 2pp |
Newsletter #5 1979
| General club business only |
Newsletter #5(a) 1979
| Announcement of the opening of Keith Austin?s forge in Yuba City |
1980
Newsletter #1 1980
| Mainline Goto Fittings, a talk by John Yumoto, 2pp |
Newsletter #2 1980
| Ninja by John Yumoto, 1pp |
Talkletter #3 (Note: Newsletter name change) October 1980
| Oshigata, A talk by John Yumoto, 1pp |
| The technique of making oshigata by Tokutaro Inuzuka, Condensed by Junzo Sato, 1pp |
Talkletter #4 1980
| No copy available |
Talkletter #5 December 1980
| Sword Papers & Sword Bags, Notes from a talk by John Yumoto, notes by Robert Hamilton |
1981
Newsletter #1 January 1981
| General business only. |
Newsletter #2 February 1981
| Lecture Presentation #1 Kanzan Oshigata by Dr. Kanzan Sato, 6pp |
Newsletter #3 March 1981
| General business only. |
Newsletter #4 May 1981
| Tribute to Jack Paras |
Newsletter #5 June 1981
| Notes from talk by John Yumoto on: nakago ana, fukusa, national treasures, Dyimyo/Shomyo, Tenryo/Goro, 2pp |
| A short annotated bibliography for beginning collectors of Japanese swords, by Arnold Frenzel, 4pp |
| Lecture presentation #2 By John Yumoto, Various topics including; Edge hardening, Period dates, Sword type names, Shinto tsuba makers of the west side of the main island. 3pp |
Newsletter #6 July 1981
| ?Large Numbers of Counterfeit Antique Swords are in Circulation? (NBTHK scandal) ? Part I, translated from ?Nichi Bei Times?, San Francisco, Wednesday, July 8, 1981, 2pp |
| A note on Prices of Japanese swords, by John Yumoto, 1970, revised 1981, 1pp |
Newsletter #7 August 1981
| Insert ? 'Counterfeit Antique Swords' (NBTHK scandal) - Part II, translated from ?Nichi Bei Times?, San Francisco, Saturday, July 11, 1981, 3pp |
| Lecture presentation by Keith Austin, 12pp |
Newsletter #8 September 1981
| ?The Art of the Japanese Sword?, by Robert Hughes, reprinted with permission, 10pp |
Newsletter #9 (October) 1981
| Letters and articles covering the return to Japan, of a Yoshitake blade, once belonging to Yoshida Chuzaemon, number two samurai under Oishi Kuranosuke, of 47 Ronin fame. |
Newsletter #10 November 1981
| ?The Appreciation of Japanese Armour? by Louis Chappelear, 13pp |
1982
Newsletter #1 February 1982
| Announcement of publication, in approximately 8 installments, of a translation by John Yumoto, of the Kinko Meikan (1977), each to be mailed to members. |
| Additional Letters and articles covering the return to Japan, of a Yoshitake blade, once belonging to Yoshida Chuzaemon Kanesuke, number two samurai under Oishi Kuranosuke, of 47 Ronin fame. |
Newsletter #2 March 1982
| Notes on Gerald Wilda?s trip to Japan, after returning the Yoshitaka blade, 1pp |
Newsletter #3 June 1982
| General business only. |
Newsletter #4 July 1982
| Announcement that reprints of the Yamanaka ?Nihonto Newsletter? are available from the JSS/US |
| Insert - NCJSC 1982 Membership list. |
Newsletter #5 September 1982
| New ?Hozon Token? System for NBTHK Shinsas beginning in September of 1982, 3pp |
| Q and A with Yoshindo Yoshihara, 2pp |
| Article on WWII ?Zero? pilots reunion, Nichi Bei Times, August 24, 1982, 1pp |
Newsletter #6 November 1982
| Japan Trip, September 1982, by Dale Mc Goon, 7pp |
| Oshigata Techniques by John Yumoto, 3pp |
| List of recovered stolen items from a New England house, 7pp |
1983
Newsletter #1 January 1983
| Announcement of the death of Sumitaka Albert Yamanaka, 3pp |
| Announcement of the death of Gerald Wilda |
| Additional Letters and articles covering the return to Japan, of a Yoshitake blade, once belonging to Yoshida Chuzaemon Kanesuke, number two samurai under Oishi Kuranosuke, of 47 Ronin fame. |
| The History of Sengakuji Temple, 8pp |
| Plans for a ?Take-Down Katana-Kaki?, by John Grimmitt, 2 pp |
Newsletter #2 March 1983
| Pursuing the way of a Swordsmith, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, 1pp |
| Letter of resignation of the newsletter editor, Dale Mc Goon, 2pp |
| ?Notes on the Samurai Sword Festival, ?83?, by Hiroko Kapp, 4pp |
| Itinerary of the ?Seventh Annual Samurai Sword & Cultural Tour of Japan?, to be lead by John Yumoto, 5pp |
Newsletter #3 March 1983
| ?Swordsmiths of the Bizen Province?, by Paul Allman, 6pp |
Newsletter #4 November 1983
| ?Unsigned Swords?, by Paul Allman, 2pp |
Newsletter #5 December 1983
| General announcements and club business only. |
1984
August Newsletter 1984
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 31-36 |
1985
April Newsletter 1985
| Details of preparation for the ?Pacific Heritage Exhibit?, 5pp |
1986
July Newsletter 1986
| General announcements and club business only. |
August Newsletter 1986
| General announcements and club business only. |
October Newsletter 1986
| General announcements and club business only. |
November Newsletter 1986
| General announcements and club business only. |
1987
January 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 137-142 |
February 1987
| Announcement of book publication ?Japanese Armor Makers for the Samurai?, by Kei Kaneda Chappelear |
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 143-148 |
March 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 149-154 |
May 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 155-160 |
July 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 161-164 |
August 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 165-170 |
September 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 171-176 |
October 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 177-182 |
November 1987
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 183-188 |
| "Five types of Ancient Tsuba" A talk given before the NCJSC, November 8, 1987, by Alan Harvie, 3 pp |
1988
Jan 1988
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 189-194 |
Feb 1988
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 144a, 195-197 |
Mar 1988
| Kantei Nyusatsu, Wakizashi by Awataguchi Ikkanshi Tadatsuna Hori do Saku |
| Kantei Nyusatsu, Katana by Awataguchi Oni no Kami Tadatsuna |
Apr 1988
| Kantei Nyusatsu, Wakizashi attributed to the Nambokucho Uda |
| List of sword dealers in Japan |
Jun 1988
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 1-6 |
July 1988
| Kantei Nyusatsu, Uchikatana by Bishu Osafune Sukemitsu |
Aug 1988
| Kantei Nyusatsu, Tachi attributed to Yamato Hosho or Taima |
| Old map of Japan's three main islands Routes and Provinces, 1pp |
Sep 1988
| Kantei Nyusatsu, Wakizashi signed Izumi on Kami Kinmichi |
| ?Kinko Meikan? translation, pages 7-12 |
Oct 1988
| Announcement of John Masayuki Yumotos death. |
| Eulogy read at the Funeral of John Masayuki Yumoto on 5 October 1988 by Cary Condell |
| Early Memories of John M. Yumoto by Alan Harvie |
| Biography of John Masayuki Yumoto |
1989
No Newsletters available
1990
February 1990
| Kantei Blade - O-suriage tachi, signed, Gaku-mei, Bish?Osafune Masamitsu, 1pp |
| Pages 35-38 of the corrected translation of the Kinkō Meikan |
March 1990
| Pages 31-32, 37-40 of the corrected translation of the Kinkō Meikan |
April 1990
| "Tsuba Shapes" by Alan Harvie, 3 pp |
| Kantei Blade - Osaka Shinto Katana signed Awataguchi Omi no Kami Tadatsuna, 1pp |
June 1990
| Pages 45-48 of the corrected translation of the Kinkō Meikan |
July 1990
| Second Lesson of the NTHK "Novice Course" |
August 1990
| Final four pages, 49-52 of the corrected translation of the Kinkō Meikan. This completes the correction of captions 1a to 151b. |
November 1990
| Lesson Five of the NTHK "Novice Course", pp 45-52 |
December 1990
| Lesson Six of the NTHK "novice Course", pp 53-60 |
| Kantei Blade - O-wakizashi signed Chikushu Ju Minamoto Shigekane, 1pp |
1991
February 1991
| Lesson Eight of the NTHK "novice Course", pp 71-80 |
| Kantei Blade - Shinto Katana, signed, Hizen no Kuni Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Masahiro, 1pp |
March 1991
| Lesson Nine of the NTHK "novice Course", pp 81-90 |
| Kantei Blade - Meiji Katana, signed, Bishu Okayama Ju Henmi Chikukansai Yoshitaka (with Kao), 1pp |
April 1991
| Lesson Nine of the NTHK "novice Course", pp 91-98 |
| Kantei Blade - Showa tachi, signed, Minamoto Yoshichika, 1pp |
May 1991
| Lesson 10 of the NTHK "novice Course", pp 99-106 |
July 1991
| NTHK "novice Course", pp 117-126 |
August 1991
| NTHK "novice Course", pp 127-136 |
September 1991
| NTHK "novice Course", pp 137-146 |
November 1991
| NTHK "novice Course", pp 161-174 |
| Dr. Honmma Junji Sensei, April 16, 1904 - August 29, 1991, Rest In Peace |
December 1991
| NTHK "novice Course", pp 175-184 |
| Notice of Henry Taketa's death, and a tribute. |
1992
April 1992
| NTHK "novice Course", pp 213-220 |
May 1992
| NTHK "novice Course", pp 221-228 |
June 1992
| Kantei Blade - Shinto blade, signed, (Kikumon) Shinano no Kami Minamoto Nobuyoshi, 1pp |
| Notes on a Gendai Ken, by Sugawara Minamoto Kanenori |
| History of the Japanese Sword I, from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 1-8, 8 pp |
July 1992
| "The Umetada Name Signature and their use of the Plum-Blossom Rebus" by Alan Harvie, 2 pp |
| History of the Japanese Sword II, from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 9-14, 6 pp |
October 1992 (partial)
| Kantei Blade - Koto Uchigatana, signed, Bishu Osafune Sukemitsu, 1pp |
November 1992
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Kamakura Period - 1184-1333" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 1-13, 13 pp |
December 1992
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Yoshino (Nambokucho) Period - 1334-1393" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 14-21, 8 pp |
1993
January 1993
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Muromachi Period - 11394-1466" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 23-28, 6 pp |
February 1993
| Kantei blade, Kanbun Katana signed Yasutsugu Motte Namban Tetsu ni Oite Bushu Edo Saku Kore. |
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Sengoku ( Momoyama) Period - 1467-1595" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 29-34, 6 pp |
March 1993
| Japanese Rice Glue: the Edible Adhesive by Sandor Nagyszalanczy, 1 pp |
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Tokugawa Period 1596-1780, Part I " from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 35-43, 9 pp |
May 1993
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Tokugawa Period, 1596-1780, Part II" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 44-59,16 pp |
| "Japanese Knot" (Knots used on various parts of the Japanese Sword Mountings), Illustrated by C. Hay, 4 pp |
June 1993
| "Japanese Knot" (Knots used on various parts of the Japanese Sword Mountings), Illustrated by C. Hay, 2 pp |
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Tokugawa Period, 1596-1780, Part III" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 60-69,10 pp |
July 1993
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Tokugawa Period, Shin Shinto, 1781-1868 " from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 70-75, 6 pp |
August 1993
| Kantie Blade, Shin Shinto Ko-wakizashi signed Soshu Sakura no Shi Hosokawa Tadayoshi Tsukuru |
| "History of the Japanese Sword, Gendai Period, 1868-1926 " from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, pgs 76-81, 6 pp |
October 1993
| "Tetsu Tsuba Kenkyū (A study of Iron Tsuba), Occasional Notes as Provided bu the NCJSC Index pages, 4 pp |
| "The 1993 San Francisco Token Kai, A Reoprt" by Richard Mantegani, 2 pp |
| Kantei Blade, Gendai Katana signed Jōunsai Hayama Enshin Kore o Tsukuru |
| "The Flowering of the Gokaden, Part I" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka,3 pp |
November 1993
| "The Flowering of the Gokaden, Part II" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, 5 pp |
| "Echos, Enigmas and Empiricism" by R. H. Haynes, 9 pp |
December 1993
| "The Flowering of the Gokaden, Part III" from the Nihonto Newsletter by Albert Yamanaka, 14 pp |
| "Three Years and Two Thousand Sword Fittings Later" by R. H. Haynes, 6 pp |
1994
Jan 1994
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Supplement, Addenda and Corrigenda to Japanese Names and how to read them, by Albert J.Koop and Hogitaro Inada, R.E.H. 1993, 12pp |
Feb 1994
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Supp.: Japanese Names and how to read them, Koop and Inada, 2pp |
Mar 1994
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART "Opening the Book", by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
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TSUBA: AN AESTHETIC STUDY, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E. Haynes, 4pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 4, Kantei Nyusatsu, 8pp |
Apr 1994
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A POSSIBLE RARE SIGNATURE OF SHODAI NOBUKUNI YOSHIMASA, by Ron Harmann, 4pp |
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KO-HAGI TSUBA, Haynes, 1pp |
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DOIGORO TSUBA, Haynes, 1pp |
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AKASAKA TSUBA, Haynes, 5pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 5, "Periods" in Japanese Sword History, 2pp |
May 1994
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART "THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: PAUSING IN WONDERLAND" ,by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
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ALERT! Items stollen from England, 2pp |
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HAZAMA TSUBA, Haynes, 3pp |
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SOTEN TSUBA, Haynes, 3pp |
Jun 1994
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART "THROUGH THE DOORWAY INTO THE FROZEN WORLD", by Francis Boyd, 2pp |
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SHIPPO TSUBA, Haynes, 3pp |
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ODA TSUBA, Haynes, 2pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 6, Origins of the Nihon To Historical Period - Pre 806 A.D., 8pp |
Jul 1994
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART "THE EVOLUTION OF STRUCTURE" by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
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KO-NARA TSUBA, Haynes, 2pp |
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YASUCHIKA AND OTHER KINKO TSUBA, Haynes, 3pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 7, The Meaning of the Gokkaden, the Kuni and the Kaido; Their Origin, Use and Misuse in Kantei and Kansho, 5pp |
Aug 1994
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SHOKOKU TSUBA, KINKI DISTRICT, Haynes 5pp |
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IDENTIFICATION OF UNSIGNED TSUBA, by R. Burawoy, 10pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART "THE GOLDEN AGE" by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 7, (cont.), The Meaning of the Gokkaden, the Kuni and the Kaido; Their Origin, Use and Misuse in Kantei and Kansho, 6pp |
Sep 1994
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CHUBU DISTRICT, Haynes, 5pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART "THE DEVOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION" by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
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BOOK REVIEW "ZEN & THE WAY OF THE SWORD; Arming The Samurai Psyche", by Winston L. King, 3pp |
Oct 1994
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KANTO DISTRICT, Haynes, 2pp |
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OU DISTRICT, Haynes, 2pp |
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CHUGOKU DISTRICT, Haynes, 3pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART "TAGISHI DO" (THE WAY OF THE SWORD POLISHER), by Francis Boyd, 6pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 8, Yamashiro Province, The Rise of Yamashiro Den, Sanjo Munechika and the Sanjo School, 6pp |
Nov 1994
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Shikoku District, Haynes 1pp |
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Kyushu District, Haynes 6pp |
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THE SWORDS AND TSUBA OF BIZEN PROVINCE, 1pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART - CHAWAN NO NAKAJIMA SAN or "A CUP OF MR. NAKAJIMA'S TEA" ,by Francis Boyd, 6pp |
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Is The Death Of Innocence The Beginning Or The End Of Real Appreciation?; Reflections on the Chicago Token Kai, by Paul R. Allman, 3pp |
Dec 1994
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THE HOSOKAWA AT KUMAMOTO IN HIRO, by Robert E. Haynes, 2pp |
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YAMATO TEGAI SURIAGE DAITO oshigata, by Richard Mantegani, 2pp |
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TSUBA GEIJUTSU KO, Haynes, 3pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART FARWARD INTO THE PAST THE SANAKE OF THINGS TO COME, by Francis Boyd, 3pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 9, Yamashiro Province, |
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The Rise of Yamashiro Den, The Sanjo, School after Munechika, 6pp |
1995
Jan 1995
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TSUBA GEIJUTSU KO, Haynes, 3pp |
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AKIYAMA KAYUSAKU DAISHADAI SENSEI, by Robert E. Haynes, 6pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART SUNA NO KIN SAND OF GOLD by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 10, Yamashiro Province, Awataguchi School, 3pp |
Feb 1995
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EUROPE NOVEMBER 1994, by Robert E. Haynes, 14pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN, Awataguchi School (cont.), 2pp |
Mar 1995
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TSUBA Geijutsu Ko, Haynes, 4pp |
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TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI GASSAN SADAKATSU TACHI, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART MASAMUNE'S EDGE; STACKING THE DECK by Francis Boyd, 6pp |
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Comments on Francis Boyd's Article, "Masamune's Edge" by Paul R. Allman, 3pp |
Apr 1995
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman Part 10, Awataguchi School (cont.), 8pp |
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HOJU TSUBA, Haynes, 3pp |
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HARRY WATSON, JUNIN BEIKOKUHO, A PYROTECHNICIAN OF THE INFORMATIONAL EXPLOSION, by Andrew Quirt, 2pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART CONTINENTAL CUISINE, The Emergence Of The "Japanese Sword" by Francis Boyd, 6pp |
May 1995
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SHITOGI TSUBA, Haynes, 2pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART, KANTEI NO DOGU, The Tools Of Kantei, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
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TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI SAEMON (NO) JO NOBUKUNI TANTO, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN A History of the Japanese Sword from the NIHONTO Newsletter, 1968 to 1972, of Albert 'Kozan', Yamanaka, Edited and annotated by Paul R. Allman, Part 11, Yamashiro Province, RAI School, 7pp |
Jun 1995
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TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI BIZEN MORIMITSU TACHI, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
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THE LAST 100 YEARS, by Robert E. Haynes, 2pp |
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART YUBASHIRI "Letting The Steam Out", by Francis Boyd, 3pp |
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AOI TSUBA, Haynes, 4pp |
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THE FLOWERING OF THE GOKKADEN, Part 11 (cont.),Yamashiro Province, RAI School, 3pp |
Jul 1995
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THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART HABAKI TSUKURU, The Art ans Craft of Habaki, by Francis Boyd, 9pp |
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TREASURES FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI NANAKI SHIGEKUNI KWAKIZASHI, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
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SEE DICK AND JANE, by Robert E. Haynes, 2pp |
Aug 1995
| (Insert 95-1) - Kamakura Katchushi Tsuba Kamajura period C 1300 |
| TOSHO TSUBA, Haynes, 8pp |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI, Chaper One, by Francis Boyd, 5pp |
| TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI GASSAN SADAYOSHI KATANA, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
Sep 1995
| (Insert 95-2) - Kagamishi Tsuba,(mirror maker sword guard) Kamakura period, Circa mid to late 13'th century, 95-2 |
| KATCHUSHI TSUBA, Haynes, 4pp |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI, Chaper Two, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
| TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI TENNESHI (MASAHIRA) KO-WAKIZASHI, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| A Brief History of Japanese Armor, by William A. Galeno, 5pp |
Oct 1995
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NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI, Chaper Four, by Francis Boyd, 7pp |
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SAOMOME TSUBA, Haynes, 4pp |
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WHAT I COLLECT, AND WHY, Robert E. Haynes, 3pp |
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TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI TAKEI NAOTANE WAKIZASHI, by Richard Mantegani, 4pp |
Nov 1995
| (Insert #95-3) - Ichirobei Masanori, Kyo-Shoami School Tsuba, Edo Period Circa last third of 17'th Century, 95-3 |
| SARUGA TSUBA, Haynes, pp3 |
| KAMAKURA TSUBA, Haynes, pp1 |
| THE SWORD AS A LITERATE ART, The Metallurgical Principles Involved In The Heat Treatment Of The Japanese Sword, by Francis Boyd, 6pp |
| COLLOQUIES CONCERNING KANEIE OF FUSHIMI, by Robert E. Haynes, 8pp |
| TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI EXHIBITION, Hizen YUKIHIRO I. TACHI, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
Dec 1995
| IROGANE KO-TSUBA, Haynes, 6pp |
| Haynes, Kaneie, Continued from Nov issue, pp 9-16, 8pp |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI, Chapter Four, by Francis Boyd, 6pp |
| TREASURES FROM THE 1994 SAN FRANCISCO TOKEN-KAI, BIZEN OSAFUNE MOTOSHIGE O'SURIAGE WAKIZASHI, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| (insert #95-4) Akasaka Tadamasa Shodai Tsuba, Edo Period Circa 17'th Century, |
1996
January 1996
| Hubris, It Ain't Necessarily A Bad Thing -or- Thank God For The Blinders Of Conceit, by Andrew Quirt, 3pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Onin Tsuba", pp 41 - 44 |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Five, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
| A Brief Overview of Japanese Sword Mounts Of the Late Muromachi through Edo Periods, by Timothy J. Evans, 12pp |
| Insert - KAMIYOSHI MASATADA TSUBA, Late 18th/Early 19th Century, # 95-5, 1pp |
February 1996
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Heianjo zogan, Kaga and Bizen Yoshiro Tsuba", pp 45 -51 |
| Treasures from the 1995 San Francisco Token-Kai - Tsuda Sukenao Katana, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| The Tail Of Three Tyro, by Robert E. Haynes, 6pp |
| The International Conspiracy To Cheat Gaijin Collectors? -or- The Nippon Menace Revisited, By Andrew Quirt, 2pp |
| The Sword As A Literate Art - Thai Samurai, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
| Insert - KAZUHIRO TOSHO TSUBA, Late Edo period, # 96-6, 1pp |
March 1996
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Six, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
| Sakamoto Ryoma and Mutsu no Kami Yoshiyuki - Part 1, by Thomas C. Helm, 19pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Kaneiye Tsuba", pp 53 - 63 |
| Insert - OWARI SUKASHI TSUBA, Muromachi period, # 96-7, 1pp |
April 1996
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Nobuiye Tsuba", pp 65 - 70 |
| Treasures from the 1995 San Francisco Token-Kai - Edo Yasutsugu San-dai Katana, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| The Sword As A Literate Art - Kokoro Utsuru - Reflections of the Heart, by Francis Boyd, 3pp |
| Sakamoto Ryoma and Mutsu no Kami Yoshiyuki - Part 2, by Thomas C. Helm, 25pp |
| "Seeking Jewels from the Sands" - Some Notes on Collecting Nihon To for Beginners - Part One: The Collecting World, by Paul R. Allman, 8pp |
| Insert - ONIN TAKA-ZOGAN TSUBA, Muromachi period, # 96-8, 1pp |
May 1996
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Nobuiye & Kanayama Tsuba", pp 71 - 79 |
| Treasures from the 1995 San Francisco Token-Kai - Echigo no Kami Rai Kinmichi Katana, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| The Sword As A Literate Art - Togizukare Shite Imasu Ka Imasen Ka, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
| "Jewels from the Sands:" - Some Notes on Collecting Nihon To for Beginners - Part Two - How Do You Look at a Sword and What do You Look For?, by Paul R. Allman, 6pp |
| Insert - KO-TOSHO TSUBA, Muromachi period, # 96-9, 1pp |
June 1996
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Seven, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
| "Jewels from the Sands:" - Some Notes on Collecting Nihon To for Beginners - Part Three - Rings of Power - and Knowledge, by Paul R. Allman, 5pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Owari, Yamakichibei, Hoan & sadahiro Tsuba", pp 81 - 92 |
| Hisakuni and Awataguchi Den, by Richard Mantegani, 5pp |
| Insert - Awataguchi Hisakuni Tachi - Juyo Bijutsuhen (1942), Kamakura period, # 96-10, 2pp |
July 1996
| Non-competition Yields The Best Return--Trust Me -or- Monopolies Are Your Friend, by Andrew Quirt, 3pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Yagyu, Ko-Shoami, Kyo-shoami & Awa Shoami Tsuba", pp 93 - 104 |
| Higo Enju, 7pp |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Eight, by Francis Boyd, 3pp |
August 1996
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Nine, by Francis Boyd, 3pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Bizen Shoami, Iyo Shoami, & Aizu Shoami Tsuba", pp 105 - 115 |
| The Use Of Brass In Early Japanese Tsuba, by Alan L. Harvie, 5pp |
| Proposed Explanation for the Ichimonji Hamon, by S. Hogg, 10pp |
September 1996
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Shonai Shoami, Akita Shoami, & Other Shoami Tsuba", pp 117 - 122 |
| Comments, Questions and Personal Reactions from the Taikai, by Paul R. Allman, 2pp |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Ten, by Francis Boyd, 5pp |
| Insert - Hoan I Tsuba, Momoyama/Edo period, # 96-12, 1pp |
October 1996
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Introduction to Higo Tsuba, Hirata Hikozo, & Hayashi Tsuba", pp 137 - 146 |
| Bingo Province, by Kozan Yamanaka, 5pp |
| The Sword As A Literate Art - Continental Cuisine II, by Francis Boyd, 6pp |
| Treasures from the 1995 San Francisco Token-Kai - Soshu Ju Tsunahiro Katana, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| Insert - Kanayama Tsuba, Muromachi period, # 96-13, 1pp |
November 1996
| Sword History - Gendai, (by Kozan Yamanaka ??), 4pp |
| Search for the Gendaito of General Yamashita & Admiral Yamamoto, by Clive Sinclaire, 2pp |
| "Jewels from the Sands:" - Some Notes on Collecting Nihon To for Beginners - Part Five - Looking for Roots, by Paul R. Allman, 4pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Nishigaki & Shimizu Tsuba", pp 147 - 154 |
| Insert - Katchushi Tsuba, Muromachi/Momoyama period, # 96-14, 1pp |
December 1996
| Library notes, 2pp |
| Yasukuni Notes, by (Tom Helm?), 3pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Kamiyoshi,Suwa, Tani, Higo, and Toyama Tsuba", pp 155 - 167?, 10pp |
| NTHK Novice Course - (First instalment of the series), pages 1 - 22 |
| Insert - Sonobe Yoshitsugu - MITO-KOROMONO - Early 19th Century, # 96-11, 2pp |
1997
January 1997
| Treasures from the 1997 San Francisco Token-Kai, Kanenaga (Kensho) Juyo Token, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Umitada Tsuba", pp 169 - 175 |
| NTHK Novice Course, pages 23 - 42 |
February 1997
| Kantei - Bizen Okayama no Ju Fujiwara Kunemune Katana, 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Three - MOKUGEKI SESSHU TSUBA NI TSUITE "Tsuba Which Struck My Eye", 6pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Bushu (Ito) Tsuba", pp 177 -181 |
| NTHK Novice Course - The Yamato Den, pages 45 - 54 |
| Insert - KAMAKURA BORI TSUBA, Momoyama period, # 96-15, 1pp |
March 1997
| NTHK Novice Course - The Yamato Den Continued, pages 55 - 61 |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Choshu & Sunagawa Tsuba", pp 183 -188 |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Eleven, by Francis Boyd, 8pp |
| Kantei - Harima Daijo Shigetaka Group Katana, 6pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Four - Miscellaneous, 4pp |
| Insert - SAOTOME STYLE TSUBA, Late Muromachi / Early Momoyama period, # 96-16, 1pp |
April 1997
| Japanese Swordsmanship: Who Did What to Whom?, by ??, 9pp |
| IRON IS HARD - KINKO IS INTEMPERATE, by Robert E. Haynes, 4pp |
| "Hired Swords: The Rise of Private Warrior Power in Early Japan" - A Book Review, by Paul R. Allman, 2pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Tsuboi Tsuba", pp 167a -167b |
| Kantei - Mino Senjuin (Mumei, Muromachi) Katana, 5pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Five - Filling Hitsuana in Tsuba and its Care, 5pp |
| Insert - GOTO MITSUHIRO KOGAI, Late Edo period, # 97-1, 1pp |
May 1997
| NTHK Novice Course - The Yamashiro Den, pages 62 - 68 |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Kinai, Akao, and Ko-Gitsune Tsuba", pp 189-193, 243 |
| Yagyu Shinkage Ryu and Yagyu Tsuba, by Tom C. Helm, 8pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Six - Betsuyaku Nozan on Tachi Tsuba, 4pp |
| Insert - YAGYU SUIGETSU TSUBA, Edo period, # 97-2, 1pp |
June 1997
| In Memoriam - Keith Nobuhira Austin - July 5, 1934 - April 20, 1977, 3pp |
| SOPHISTRY SUPREME, by Robert E. Haynes, 5pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Seven, 7pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Glossary", pp 243-246 |
| NTHK Novice Course - The Yamashiro Den Continued, pages 69-76 |
| Insert - YAGYU NAMIGURUMA SUKASHI TSUBA, Edo period, # 97-3, 1pp |
July 1977
| Gunsmiths in Sakai, by Tsuguyasu Wada, 5pp |
| Club Library Holdings as of June 1997, 2pp |
| Sword Notes - Rai Kunitoshi N. T., by Nakamura Kaname (Fred Nakamura), 2pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Eight - Bishu Tsuba (Owari), 6pp |
| NAKAJIMA MONOGATARI - Chapter Twelve, by Francis Boyd, 4pp |
| THE MAGNUM OPUS, by Robert E. Haynes, 5pp |
| NTHK Novice Course - The Yamashiro Den Continued, pages 77-84 |
| Insert - YAGYU SANSEI SANKAKU TSUBA, Edo period, # 97-4, 1pp |
August 1997
| Summary of a presentation on 20th Century Swordsmiths of Tokyo - Part 1, by Chris Bowen, 3pp |
| More Thoughts on the Metallurgy of Japanese Blades, by Shannon Hogg, 10pp |
| Kantei - Sandai Edo Yasutsugu Katana, 4pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Chronology", pp 263-264 |
| Stolen Samurai Swords, from Winfred G. Skelton, Jr., 2pp |
| Sword Notes - Go Yoshihiro J. B., by Nakamura Kaname (Fred Nakamura), 15pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Glossary", pp 247-249 |
| Insert - KOGAI/KOZUKA - By GOTO TEIJO, Circa mid 17th Century, # 97-5, 2pp |
September 1997
| Summary of a presentation on 20th Century Swordsmiths of Tokyo - Part 2, by Chris Bowen, 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Nine - Inaba and Suruga, 9pp |
| What A Piece Of Work Is Man? Some Apparently Came Off The Assembly Line On A Monday, by Andrew Quirt, 2pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Glossary", pp 250-255 |
| NTHK Novice Course - The Yamashiro Den Continued, pages 85-98 |
October 1997
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Ten - Hizen, 7pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Forging", pp 265-266 |
| A Speculation on Possible Sources of Design in Yagyu Tsuba, by Timothy J. Evans, 5pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Surface Finishes", pp 267-268 |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Glossary", pp 256, 259-261 |
| NTHK Novice Course - The Bizen Den, pages 99-110 |
November 1997
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Eleven, 10pp |
| Kantei - Mino no Kami Fujiwara Ason Toshinori Wakizashi, 5pp |
| The New Experts - or - Children's Scissors: Shiny, Colorful, And Not Very Sharp, by Andrew Quirt, 2pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Coloring of Metals" & "Fukurin", pp 269-274 |
| NTHK Novice Course - The Bizen Den Continued, pages 111-120 |
December 1997 (In the box with 1998)
| Summary of a presentation on 20th Century Swordsmiths of Tokyo - Part 3 (End), by Chris Bowen, 4pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Twelve, 6pp |
| TSUBA GEIJUTSU-KO of Kazutaro Torigoye - An Aesthetic Study, by Kazutaro Torigoye and Robert E Haynes, "Glossary", pp 257-258, "Composition of Metals", pp279-281, Vontents and Appendices", 5 pp "Inlay Styles", pp 275-277 |
| A Man on the Edge (AMOTE), Paul Bunyon's Travels in the Orient, The first of a series by Tom Helm, 7p |
| Insert 97-6 - KAGA YOSHIRO-ZOGAN TSUBA, Momoyama period (circa 1575-1600), 1pp |
1998
Jan 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Thirteen KYUSAKU...About the Periods of Tsuba, 6pp |
| The Lundgren Auction, 10pp |
| The Yasutsugu Swordsmiths, by Frederick M. Weissberg, Dec 1997, 14pp |
| Kantei - Hizen-To, 3pp |
| Insert - HEIANJO-ZOGAN TSUBA, Muromachi period, 1pp |
Feb 1998
| Addenda added after 1993 (from 1993 to 1997) to, Japanese Names and how to read them, by Albert J. Troop & Hogitaro Inada, 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Fourteen Akasaka, 7pp |
| Novice Course - The Soshu Den, pages 121 - 125 |
| Yasutsugu - 10pp |
| Monthly Kantei - Fujishima School, 5pp |
| Insert - HEIANJO-TSUBA, Edo Period, 1pp |
Mar 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Fifteen Talk about Tsuba, 5pp |
| Novice Course - Hamon, pages 126 - 146, |
| Monthly Kantei - |
| Insert - none |
Apr 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Sixteen Keeping Iron Tsuba, 6pp |
| A Man on the Edge, by Tom Helm, 2pp |
| Treasures from the 1997 San Francisco Token-Kai, Omi (no) Kami Tadatsuna Wakizashi, by Richard Mantegani, 3pp |
| Chronological Period of Japanese History, 9pp |
| Novice Course - The Shinza System, pages 147 - 151, |
| Monthly Kantei - Ishido School, 3pp |
| Insert - Showa Era Tanto, by Keith Nobuhira Austin, 1pp |
May 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Seventeen About Books on Metal Work (February 1907),5pp |
| Yet another word on Stamps, by Lonnie Kapps, 2pp |
| Treasures from the 1997 San Francisco Token-Kai, Ikkanshi Tadatsuna Wakizashi, by Richard Mantegani, 5pp |
| Forging a sword in London, by Yamamura Tsunahiro, A resident of Soshu, Kamakura Yukinoshita, 5pp |
| Novice Course - pages 152 - 160, |
| Insert 98-1, KYO-SUKASHI TSUBA, Muromachi period- |
Jun 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Eighteen Advice to Beginners, 5pp |
| A.M.O.T.E. by Tom Helm, #3 in series, 13pp |
| A.M.O.T.E. by Tom Helm, #4 in series, 8pp |
Jul 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Nineteen How To Judge Tsuba, 8pp |
| A discussion of Ichinomiya Nagatsume, from the NTHK monthly meeting given by Hagihara Sensei, Translated by Tom Helm, 3pp |
| A.M.O.T.E. by Tom Helm,#5 in Series, 6pp |
| Bungo Takada School, 2pp |
| Kabuto #1, A sixty plate Koshozan Suji Kabuto, 2pp, 1 photo |
| Novice Course - Making Oshigata, pages 161-172, |
| Monthly Kantei - |
| Insert - none |
Aug 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Twenty See Higo Kinkoroku, 7pp |
| Lecture on Gendaito and Star Stamped Blades, by Leon Kapp & Special Guest Yoshindo Yoshihara, 2pp |
| A.M.O.T.E. by Tom Helm, 4pp |
| The Kata of Kodogu, by Robert E. Haynes, 2pp |
| Kabuto #3 - 2pp |
| Novice Course - Glossary of Sword Terms, pages 173 - 178, |
| Monthly Kantei - Katana by Sadayuki, 2pp |
| Insert - none |
Sep 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Twenty-One, 7pp |
| A.M.O.T.E. - By Tom Helm, 2pp |
| Tsuba An Aesthetic Study (Tsuba Geijutsu Ko), Corrigendum, September 1995, Pagfe 26, Haynes...6pp |
| Kabuto #2, Koboshi Kabuto of the Saotome School, 1pp |
| Novice Course - pages 179 - 188, |
| Insert - Choshu Masataka Tsuba, Mid Edo Period, 1pp |
Oct 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Twenty-Two Akiyama Kyusaku: Recollections, 7pp |
| Japanese Armour, by Dr. Alan Williams, 3pp |
| Gendaito made by master swordsmith Horii Taneyoshi, 3pp |
| Novice Course - pages 189 - 198, |
| Monthly Kantei - Wakizashi by Sukemitsu, 4pp |
Nov 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Twenty-three, Shoami, September 1907, 9pp |
| A.M.O.T.E. By Tom Helm, 3pp |
| Gendai-to by Master Swordsmith Horii Toshihide, 2pp |
| The Naval Campaign of Tsushima, 2pp |
| Novice Course - pages 199 - 206, |
| Monthly Kantei - Katana by Yoshimichi, 3pp |
| Insert - none |
Dec 1998
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part Twenty-Four - Kyusaku Miscellaneous, November 1907, 9pp |
| Western Literature on Japanese Sword-Fittings: An Assessment, By Alan L. Harvie, 6pp |
| A.M.O.T.E. By Tom Helm, #9 in Series, 7pp |
| Ni Mai Do Ghusoku - Suit of armor on insert, 2pp |
| Novice Course - , pages , |
| Monthly Kantei - Soboro Sukehiro (Shodai), 3pp |
| Insert - KYO-SHOAMI TSUBA, Late Momoyama / Early Edi Period, 1pp |
| Insert - Photo of Armor |
1999
January 1999
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part twenty-five, Kyusaku, 8pp |
| Yabusame in Los Angeles by Rick Beal, Nanka Kyudo Federation, 3pp |
| Treasures from the 1998 San Francisco, Noted works from the Exhibition by Richard Mantegani, 10pp |
| NTHK Novice Course, pp 207-216 |
| Insert - KYO-SSHOAMI TSUBA, NCJSC, #98-5, 1pp |
February 1999
| Amote9, A Man on the Edge No.10 by Tom Helm, 4pp |
| Kantei -Kia Mihara (attribution), 7pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part twenty-six, Issue No. 89 - February 1908, 10pp |
| Nidai DEWA no KAMI YUKIHIRO, 4pp |
| Descriptions of swords from the 1998 NCJSC San Francisco Token Kai Display, 8pp |
March 1999
| Menuki: Form and Function, A Slide - Show and Lecture by John Baddenhop, 1pp |
| Echizen no Kami Nobuyoshi, 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part twenty-seven, Issue No. 90 - March 1908, 5pp |
| Treasures from the 1998 San Francisco, Noted works from the Exhibition by Richard Mantegani, 23pp |
| Insert - GOTO SCHOOL KOZUKA (Teijo Mitsumasa), # 99-1, 2pp |
April 1999
| A Visit to San Francisco's Asian Art Museum by Les Dorfman, 4pp |
| The Physical Tsuba: Shapes Part 1 - Outlines, 4pp |
| Amote 11 by Tom Helm, 3pp |
| NTHK Novice Course, pp 217-228 (end of series), 12pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part twenty-eight, Issue No. 91 - April 1908, 6pp |
May 1999
| The Physical Tsuba: Shapes Part 2 & 3 - Profiles & Hitsu-ana, 3pp |
| Amote 12, A Man on the Edge, No.12 by Tom Helm, 8pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part twenty-nine, Issue No. 92 - May 1908 & Issue No. 93 - June 1908, 10pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp Begining - 8, 12pp |
| Insert - KYO-SHOAMI "GOTO" TSUBA, # 99-2, 1pp |
June 1999
| The Physical Tsuba: Shapes Part 4 - Rims, 2pp |
| On the Edge by Tom Helm, 2pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty, Issue No. 95 - August 1908 Issue No. 96 - September 1908, 8pp |
| Hajikata Article [The making of a Koshirae] submitted by Tom Helm, 4pp |
| Kantei - SHIMADA Ha - Mumei - Muromachi - Sunobe Tanto, 4pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 9 - 20, 12pp |
July 1999
| On the Edge, Part 2, by Tom Helm, 3pp |
| Japanese Sword Nomenclature by Yumoto Masayuki (John Yumoto), 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-one, Issue No. 97 - October 1908, 7pp |
| Various Headings for the Organization of a Tsuba Collection, 3pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 21 - 30, 10pp |
August 1999
| On the Edge, Part 3, by Tom Helm, 4pp |
| Kantei - SUISHINSHI MASAHIDE, 4pp |
| Thoughts on Gendaito, by Leon Kapp, 4pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-two, Issue No. 98 - November 1908, 9pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 31 - 40, 10pp |
| Insert - SO-RYU KANTO NO TACHI KASHIRA (Two dragon type ring pommel), # 99-3, 1pp |
September 1999
| Tosu and Kogatana, by John Yumoto, edited by Alan Harvie, pp 1-6, 6pp |
| JUYO TOKEN ATTRIBUTED TO DEN SA SADAYOSHI, BY Richard Mantegani, 6pp |
| TERMINATING the HILT WRAPPING of an ITOMAKI-TACHI and a BUKE-ZUKURI Hilt, illustrated by C. Hay, 2pp |
| JAPANESE KNOTS, illustrated by C. Hay, 2pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-three, Issue No. 99 - December 1908 "Last Year's Harvest", 8pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 41 - 50, 10pp |
| Insert - KAMAKURA BORI TSUBA, #99-4, 1pp |
October 1999
| On the Edge, Part 4, by Tom Helm, 3pp |
| Tosu and Kogatana, by John Yumoto, edited by Alan Harvie, pp 7-10, 4pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-four, Issue No. 101 - February 1909, 7pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 51-52, 38-50 (There seems to be a problem with page numbering, however the labels for the illustrations are correct), 18pp |
| Insert - HIGO KATSUHISA TSUBA, # 99-5, 1pp |
November 1999
| Kantei - TADAMITSU or YUKIHIRO II or IKKAKANSHI TADASUNA, 3pp |
| On the Edge, Part 5, by Tom Helm, 4pp |
| Kantei (answer) - NIDAI HIZEN DEWA no KAMI YUKIHIRO, 1pp |
| The Kamakura Bori Tsuba, by Alan L Harvie, 7pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-five, Issue No. 102 - March 1909, 4pp |
| NAMBAN - Notes on the Iron and the Style, by Henry L. Joly and Translated by the Author, edited by Alan L. Harvie, 8pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 54-59, 6pp |
| Insert - HIGO-HAYASHI KATSUHISA TSUBA, # 99-6, 1pp |
December 1999
| Treasures from the 1999 Token Kai Tsuba Display, pp 1-4, 4pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, Annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-six, Issue No. 103 - April 1909, 11pp |
| 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu - a description of the Koshirae on display, 3pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 60-69, 10pp |
| Insert - KAMIYOSHI RAKUJU DAISHO TSUBA, # 99-7, 1pp |
2000
January 2000
| On the Edge, by Tom Helm @Kamakura in Japan, Part 6, 4pp |
| Kantei - Choshu Ju Fujiwara Kiyoshige, 2pp |
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 5-7, 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-seven, Issue No. 105 - June 1909, 7pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 70-79, 10pp |
| Insert - KYO-SUKASHI SHIPPO TSUBA, NCJSC, #99-8, 1pp |
February 2000
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-eight, Issue No. 107 - August 1909 & Issue No. 108 - September 1909, 8pp |
| Metal Chasers and Designers by Kuwabara Yojiro, Translated by Rear Admiral Edwin T. Layton, USN (Ret.), 7pp |
| On the Edge, by Tom Helm @Kamakura in Japan, Part 7, 3pp |
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 8-10, 3pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 80-86b, 8pp |
March 2000
| Studying Sugata, (by Fred Nakamura), 7pp |
| On the Edge, by Tom Helm @Kamakura in Japan, Part 8, 2pp |
| Kantei - Soshu Ju Ise no Daijo Minamoto Tsunahiro, 4pp |
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 11-13, 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part thirty-nine, Issue No. 109 - October 1909, 11pp |
| Insert - HEIANJO (KYO) SUKASHI TSUBA, NCJSC, #00-1, 1pp |
April 2000
| THE BOY'S DAY TRADITION, by Sasama Yoshihiko, Transcribed by Tom Helm, 4pp |
| Kantei - Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada, 5pp |
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 1, 14-16, 4pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty, Issue No. 110 - November 1909, 8pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 87-92, 6pp |
May 2000
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-one, Issue No. 111 - December 1909, 6pp |
| On the Edge, by Tom Helm @Kamakura in Japan, Part 9, 3pp |
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 17-19, 3pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 93-108, 16pp |
June 2000
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 20-22, 3pp |
| Kantei - GODAI TADAYOSHI, 3pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-two, Issue No. 112 - January 1910, 7pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 109-120, 12pp |
July 2000
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-three, Issue No. 113 - February 1910, 7pp |
| Kantei - Uda/Etchu - Mumei - Nambokucho - Katana, 7pp |
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 23-25, 3pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 121-132, 12pp |
| Insert - CHOSHU-KAWAJI SUKASHI TSUBA, NCJSC, #00-2, 1pp |
August 2000
| Enomoto Sadayoshi and Enomoto Sadahito, 1pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-four, Issue No. 114 - March 1910, 7pp |
| Treasures (tsuba) from the 1999 Token Kai, 1999 Token Kai Meibutsu, pp 26-28, 3pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 113-146, 15pp |
September 2000
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-five, Issue No. 115 - April 1910 and Issue No. 116 - May 1910, 11pp |
| 2000 San Francisco Token Kai Sword Exposition - The Gassan School, 4pp |
| Stolen Sword, from Joe Bott, 2pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 147-152, 6pp |
October 2000
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-six, Issue No. 117 - June 1910 and Issue No. 118 - July 1910, 10pp |
| Kantei - BISHU OSAFUNE YOSHIMITSU, 2pp |
| Japanese Swords & Sword Furniture in the Museum of fine Arts Boston, Index of Fittings, 7pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 153-162, 10pp |
November 2000
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-seven, Issue No. 119 - August 1910, 6pp |
| Kantei - SHODAI KANENAGA, 7pp |
| M. O. T. E., On the Edge, by Tom Helm @Kamakura in Japan, Part 10, 4pp |
| Japanese Swords & Sword Furniture in the Museum of fine Arts Boston, Index of Sword smiths, 4pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 163-172, 10pp |
December 2000
| Kantei - INOUE SHINKAI, 2pp |
| The Development of Tsuba by Rear Admiral Edwin T. Layton, USN (Ret.), Edited by Alan L. Harvie, 8pp |
| BIZEN OSAFUNE NAGAYOSHI, THE SODEN SCHOOL OH CHOGI, by Richard Mantegani, 4pp |
| TOKEN KAI-SHI, Articles by Akiyama Kyusaku, Translated by Henri L. Joly, annotated by Robert E. Haynes, Part forty-eight, Issue No. 120 - September 1910, 6pp |
| KINKO MEIKAN by Mr. Senichiro Masumoto and Mr. Kenichi Kokubo, English Translation by John M. Yumoto and Alan L. Harvie, 1982-1988, pp 173-180, 8pp |