--- product_id: 78841111 title: "The Twelve Rules of the Sword" brand: "ito ittosai, eric shahan" price: "25 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/78841111-the-twelve-rules-of-the-sword store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # The Twelve Rules of the Sword **Brand:** ito ittosai, eric shahan **Price:** 25 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Twelve Rules of the Sword by ito ittosai, eric shahan - **How much does it cost?** 25 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/78841111-the-twelve-rules-of-the-sword) ## Best For - ito ittosai, eric shahan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ito ittosai, eric shahan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A translation of two books on the philosophy of the Itto School of Sword Fighting. Book 1: The Twelve Rules of the Sword. Book 2: The Sword Manual of Kanamaki Jizai. The first is attributed to Ito Ittosai the legendary swordsman of the 16th century. Ittosai travelled the country and fought the head students of 33 schools, winning every time. The second is a 16th century instruction manual attributed to Ittosai's teacher Kanamaki Jizai. These books are essential for understanding the development of traditional Japanese sword arts and Kendo. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 6 x 0.26 x 9 inches | | Isbn 10 | 1720715645 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1720715641 | | Item Weight | 5.7 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 115 pages | | Publication Date | August 28, 2018 | | Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | ## Images ![The Twelve Rules of the Sword - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z8koy0hVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Birthday Gift *by on Reviewed in the United States November 30, 2020* I bought this for someone else. It's a short read though and I managed to sneak a read for myself before gifting it off. It's a really fascinating book as a historical piece because it shows images of the original documents and discusses the context and translation. I thought it looked like a cool gift idea but I'm also into Japanese martial arts history and so this book really grabbed my attention as I read it. I've never heard of the book before seeing it on Amazon. I rate books with price in mind as well but the lack of content here is understandable as it is focused on a historical document, so $12 seems okay for what you're getting. It's entertaining if you're curious about historical documents of Japan, but I think most people would be disinterested in the content. I'll probably buy a copy for myself later on. The advice given in the book is more technical than philosophical, so it's not like other popular samurai books, but some of the advice can be applied to situational thinking. I really liked the book personally, as I was in Bujinkan at one time and did some kenjutsu. It's a great gift for anyone into Japanese swordsmanship or history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insight into the mind of the most influential kenjutsuka of all time. *by on Reviewed in the United States June 7, 2024* Kendo itself is based on the Ittoryu.Somewhat controversial because of his uncompromising nature, Ito Ittosai was one of the "Big Four" of the great swordsman of Japan's fuedal period.The 12 Rule of the Sword illustrates quite clearly that he had a very sharp attitude.In this volume translated by Eric Shahan we get not only the original text and translation, but also the related texts and translations of Ittosai's students and masters of various branches of the Ittoryu.Spaced throughout it also contains fascinating and often instructive artwork.Honestly it's a bit shocking that this is not the highest selling book of it's kind.A Must Own for the serious kenjutsuka. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for aficionados of the sword. *by on Reviewed in the United States May 25, 2021* It took a little work to understand the philosophy expressed, being an occidental sword master in the film industry, but my respect for Japanese swords and the Samurai who believed they were part of their soul, made the exploration very worthwhile. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/78841111-the-twelve-rules-of-the-sword](https://www.desertcart.no/products/78841111-the-twelve-rules-of-the-sword) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-11-06*