BrentC Posted December 12, 2016 Report Posted December 12, 2016 I believe the swordsmith to be Shibata Ka Would love to know what it says on the other side of the tang. Any help would be appreciated. Brent 1 Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted December 12, 2016 Report Posted December 12, 2016 I still read Mitsuoki (光興), but not Endo. Maybe it's trying to be Ka, but it's not doing a very good job. Here's an example: http://www.nihonto.ca/shibata-ka/ Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted December 12, 2016 Report Posted December 12, 2016 Looks like we've had this conversation before: http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/5150-gendaito-mitsuokishibata-ka/ 1 Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted December 12, 2016 Report Posted December 12, 2016 Your date is Showa 18, 8th month, lucky day Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted December 12, 2016 Report Posted December 12, 2016 Brent, there's a Translation section for next time. Ken Quote
BrentC Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Posted December 12, 2016 Hi Joe, Thank you very much for your time and efforts, the link you provided is excellent. Brent Quote
BrentC Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Posted December 12, 2016 Hi Ken, thank's for the reminder, will use it next time. Brent 1 Quote
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