Hey guys,
Just a quick question, it may sound daft but if you don't ask you won't know... so here goes:
1. Is it possible to find swords by smith's who made blades for the army inside naval mountings and would that be an indication of a "put together" sword?
2. Did certain smiths make blades for just the army or just the navy or were blades made for the whole military who then distributed them?
The reason I'm asking is because I saw a naval kai gunto for sale but it had a seki stamp on. Also, I presume if it is a gendaito that does not have a seki stamp then it would be quite possible for the owner to have gone to a smith who was contracted by the army and request that a blade be made for him on consignment for his kai hunto?
I appreciate your time and please share your thoughts.