Gendaitō Meisaku Zukan (現代刀名作図鑑) by Dr. Satō Kanzan is an important reference work dedicated to the study and appreciation of modern Japanese swords. Published in 1977, the volume presents outstanding examples of gendaitō produced by 35 leading swordsmiths working in the traditional manner during the late prewar, wartime, and postwar periods. The book includes high-quality photographs and detailed oshigata of the blades, allowing readers to closely study the workmanship, hamon, jigane, and signatures of these modern masters. Compiled by one of the most respected authorities on Japanese swords, this work provides collectors and researchers with valuable documentation of the revival of traditional swordsmithing in the modern era and serves as an essential resource for the study of gendaitō and shinsakutō.