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sho-shinLearning Center
Introduction
Eras
Center Contents
Kindergarten
Using the Book
Introduction to Basics
Etiquette
Nomenclature
Sword Terms (no graphics)
Fittings
Blades
Nakago
Shapes & Measures
Signature
Blade Styles
Blade Structure
Grain Patterns
Temper Patterns
Yakiba
Temper Lines
Boshi
Intermediate
Preparatory Notes
Nakago
Signatures
Dates
Judging Quality
Kantei Origami
Pricing
Placing Price
About Polish
Sakoku
Buying & Selling
Tricks

University
Mechanics of Appraisal
Koshirae
Appraisal of Blades
Thirteen Points

SHINTO
~The 7 Provinces~
SHIN-SHINTO
~Revivalists~ 
~The Smiths~
Index of Schools & Provinces 

Appendices
Titles
Glossary
Personal Titles
Sovereigns
Japanese Time Periods
- NENGOChronologically
- NENGOAlphabetically

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