To conclude this topic, this photo.
It was taken around 1952 in front of the Komiya family home in Omuta, Kyushu. I can't say 100% whether the translation is correct.
Hello Thomas,
thank you for your information. Perhaps this Hirohisa -> Signature : Hisahiro is the older brother of Mutō (Hachirō) Yukihiro and Mutō (Hideyoshi) Hidehiro.
I have created an overview of muto- and komiya family for all those who are interested in this lineage. If anyone would like to add something, please feel free to do so.
Source:
https://www.siroukun...tu.com/artisans.html
e Swordsmith of Japan A-Z by M. Sesko
Muto family - Komiya family.pdf
ok ok, I've done my homework :-D
There was no Sonoda Tsumoru. That's a translation error. Sonoda Seki (園田積) is correct and that is the father of Komiya Shiro Kunimitsu shodai.
Hello everyone,
I have two questions. According to this page:
http://www.jp-sword....imitsu/kunimitsu.htm
Komiya Shiro Kunimitsu managed Chikushi Gunto Tanren Branch in 1943. Do any of you have more information / photos about the Chikushi Gunto Tanren?
The second question also relates to the link. Does anyone have any information about Sonoda Tsumoru? Unfortunately I can't find anything.
Thank you.
Thank you all very much. Now I have no more doubts about this tsuba and I can easily remove the glue without any damage. Chris, can you give me the signature of your tsuba?