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Minatogawa 1945


Jon MB

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Hello All,

 

Trust we are having a good Saturday.

 

I got lucky a few months ago with this. Was affordable, I wasn't too sure as I

wasn't able to see the mei at time of purchase, but the price was right, and the sugata was right.

 

A kind and experienced collector assisted me with the mei:

 

'Made at Sichshoto Tanren Dojo by Masanaga', 'Made for Mr Koizumi'

 

'Februrary 1945'

 

I welcome all additional comments, thank you.

 

Note the lack of Minatogawa emblem. I think the forge had already been bombed, but the the

nearby forge used by Minatogawa smiths for private commissions continued to operate.

 

Also note the Gunto type fittings.

 

Now to gather pennies for a polish. Might take ages, as have lots of other commitments.

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@Jon MB If still at hand, does your Masanaga 正永 have any markings on the nakago mune?  This matter of serialization has just recently come to the forefront.

Translation help on Additional Kanji on Masanaga Gendaito

 

爲小泉氏 = Tame Koizumi-shi = Made for Mister Koizumi.

七生刀鍛錬道場 正永作之 = Masanaga made this.

昭和廿年二月吉日 = A lucky day in February 1945.

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