Rich J P

That's a great link, thanks John, plenty of info to go through. Something that puzzles me is the multiple styles of kanji for the same name, which don't even look similar. I guess that may help as when (and if) I find an exact match of both the Kane and Yoshi kanji (along with all the blades physical properties) it points to the original swordsmith. Or am I being too simplistic? Anyway, thanks for your input. Rich J P

Thank you John, sounds like I'll need it, especially with the added Kanefusa smiths . I've learnt more here in the last 24 hrs than I have stabbing in the dark for the last couple of years. Appreciate it

Thank you Jean, Yes, the background does help. Please excuse the photos in landscape rather than portrait orientation. The blade is so out of polish that I am unable to identify the hamon, I know this would have been helpful in identifying the smith. The hada is best seen with a jewelers eyepiece and appears to be a very tight, straight grain. The blade, saya and kogatana came together when I bought them a couple of years ago. I made the tsuka as a temporary fix. Hopefully this sheds a little more light on the subject Many thanks Richard

Hi, Here is another shot of the possible Kaneyoshi tanto I'm researching. It looks like I can only upload one image at a time so I hope this doesn't make it too painful to comment on. I appreciate any and all information. Thanks Richard

Thank you for both responses. Muromachi era sounds exciting, I will attempt to upload some better photos today. I had trouble sliding the habaki all the way down but will give it another try. Cheers Richard

Hi All, My first post on this or any forum so apologies in advance for any terminological blunders. I would like to narrow down the search to the era, school and maybe even the original katanakaji. The nagasa is 28.5cm and moto haba 26mm. Sori 5mm with lori mune. Higaki yasuri and 2 mekugi ana. Motokasane is 6mm but reduces to 4mm in front of the hibaki and along the rest of the mune. I decyphered the mei and have not had it confirmed by anyone of knowledge , please let me know if you think it's bogus. I have more photos but was unable to upload, thanks in advance Richard