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Facts and Fiction

Here's where you can read up on the history, fact and fiction, that is the backstory to my novels - The Sadamune Blades Trilogy.
The information here will include books, websites and links etc. This is a living page so return often for updates.


About Sadamune


​Images of Sadamune's swords

Image of Sadamune blade at Tokyo National Museum
Books of interest:
Click the covers to view online.
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Sword catalogues by Unique Japan   This link will take you to Unique Japan and a glorious series of sword catalogues. The October 2016 and March 2016 covers are shown below.  Click on the image below to view the catalogue.
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There is a bibliography in Revenge,  listing books in my collection and especially the ones that were helpful in the writing of the story. Some may be out of print by now.

​​Crossed Heart Forge - Dave J Friesen

From 17th century Japan to present day on Vancouver Island - here's Dave J Friesen demonstrating
his marvelous skills and the making of Japanese tanto knives from reclaimed metal.
Please visit his website to view his work: ​http://islandblacksmith.ca/ 
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  • WELCOME
  • CALAIS
  • SADAMUNE
    • BACKSTORY
    • FACTS & FICTION
  • TRAVEL TRADE
  • BLANK BOOK JOURNALS
  • Contact Here