Just Me Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 Hello, I saw this sword online. The blade looks fine, but I have my doubts when I get to the nakago. Can anyone identify this signature, please? This other looks fishy, but I'm curious what the mei is supposed to be. Is it actually a swordsmith name? Thank you! Quote
Mark Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 first one looks genuine, just very late and poorly made May 1945 Yoshisada? the second smiths name is kinmichi or kanemichi 1 Quote
Just Me Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Posted January 10, 2017 Thank you, Mark. I'm only just getting into Japanese culture myself, but isn't Yoshisada a first name? Or is there a Yoshisada family name too? Quote
Shugyosha Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 It's the smith's art name or a work name - the name he uses professionally to sign his work. It might be linked to his family name but more usually to that of his teacher - assuming gunto smiths use the same formula as more traditional smiths. 1 Quote
John A Stuart Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 More suitable in this sub-group. John Quote
Just Me Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Posted January 10, 2017 It's the smith's art name or a work name - the name he uses professionally to sign his work. It might be linked to his family name but more usually to that of his teacher - assuming gunto smiths use the same formula as more traditional smiths. A sort of "stage name" then? I'll try to find some info on the name then. Thank you. More suitable in this sub-group. John Sorry about that I actually meant to post it in Translations... but this is fine too =D Quote
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