science43 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 Hi everyone, I'm really new to the Japanese sword collecting world, but after inheriting this sword, I have become fascinated by the history and lineage. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone has any input on the maker, year, or history of this sword. From what I've been told the Showa Kanji is old and similar to a 'cursive' writing style. This would explain the difficulty I've had trying to match the Kanji to reference books. Thank you in advance for any help you guys can give. Thanks! Quote
cabowen Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 Noshu Murayama Kaneshige Kitae Forged by Murayama Kaneshige of Noshu (Gifu Prefecture) Showa Quote
science43 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Posted September 12, 2012 Noshu Murayama Kaneshige Kitae Forged by Murayama Kaneshige of Noshu (Gifu Prefecture) Showa Amazing! Thank you for the quick response! Do you or anyone happen to know anything about this maker? reputable? rare? quality? This is a great start. Thanks again! Quote
Mark Posted September 12, 2012 Report Posted September 12, 2012 average factory work. not hand made but made as a weapon nothing of note. It would be a militaria collectible but not of value as an example of a traditional Japanese sword Quote
cisco-san Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 You can find this smith in John S. Slough´s book page 64-65 as well :-) Quote
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