Hey everyone,
Ive tried on Reddit and got nowhere, really need some help on thr background of this blade.
I’m trying to learn more about this tanto I recently acquired. It features a beautiful hitatsura hamon, and the tang is signed 氏忠作 (Ujitada saku — “Made by Ujitada”).
I’ve been told it could be Shintō or Shinshintō period, but I’m not sure. The hitatsura hamon shows clear Soshu influence, and the grain pattern (hada) appears to be itame with some mokume mix.
What I’m hoping to find out:
Has anyone seen other tantos by Ujitada with this kind of hamon?
Is this mei consistent with any known Ujitada smiths?
Any thoughts on period or region?
Is this something worth submitting to NBTHK or NTHK for papering?
Any help or direction would be super appreciated. Thank you!
