justjeff Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Hi, I am Jeff, and new here & would like some help if you could please in deciphering the inscriptions on a sword I own. I believe it is a Kai Gunto Naval Sword, I have some images attached.... Appeciate any help or advice....cheers... Quote
reeder Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Nice fittings! Seki stamped so not traditionally made. Will have to look up signature when I get back home for confirmation , but ? ? Kanesada(?) saku Quote
justjeff Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Posted May 16, 2015 Thanks for the replies! Any ideas as to where I can find out a bit more about this man? Any books that would be worthy of purchase? Quote
cisco-san Posted May 18, 2015 Report Posted May 18, 2015 form Markus book: Kanesada (兼定), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – „Kanesada“ (兼定), civilian name „Okada Sadao“ (岡田定男), born September 9th 1905, he worked as guntō smith and died September 1st 1966 Quote
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