We often receive requests for beginning books & information to aid in the studying. Below are the ones we recommend for those beginning their study. Some can be ordered through Amazon.com. and others through our website.

1.) The Samurai Sword: A handbook by John Yumoto
2.) The Japanese Sword by Kanzan Sato
3.) The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama 

Other Tips for learning :     
1.) Buy as many good books that you can.                                                              
2.) Download the information from the NBTHK American Branch website at www.nbthk-ab.org on How to handle and look at.
3.) Join a club near you, go to Museums, go to the shows that are held around the country (San Francisco Token kai, Chicago Token Kai, Tampa  Show, Orlando  Show), etc.