Book Review: Gai Sō Shi – Study collection of Japanese Sword Fittings by Robert E. Hayes

Book Review: Gai Sō Shi – Study collection of Japanese Sword Fittings by Robert E. HayesTitle: Gai Sō Shi - Study collection of Japanese Sword Fittings
Author: Robert E. Hayes
Publisher: Nihon Art Publishers, 2010
ISBN: 978-3-9805755-5-3
Language: English
Illustrations: Color and black and white pictures
Other: 179 pages, 28.5 cm by 22.5 cm, hardcover
Topics: Tōsōgu
ID: B0204


Robert E. Hayes is one of the top tsuba scholars, and in this book he uses 179 pieces of his collection to guide us through the world of tsuba. Very interesting to get the chance to get into his mind…