Naomitsu (Kajihei) Wakizashi

[Ray Singer]

This very interesting smith's work is rarely seen, so I thought it would be worthwhile to share here. 

 

http://nihontou.jp/choice03/toukenkobugu/wakizashi/291/00.html

 

 

He was a very talented smith who was well-known (infamous) for his forgeries. A few reference links below.

 

https://markussesko.com/2013/11/10/a-natsuo-motif-on-a-kajihei-blade/

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/19966-on-the-1936-kajihei-shingi-oshigata/

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/19724-kajihei-oshigata-1984-vs-kajihei-shingi-oshigata-1936/

 

 

 

 

 

[DRDave]

Talented indeed.  Lovely masame.  

[Brian]

One of my favorite shapes/styles.

[TheGermanBastard]

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/20134-gassan-sadakazu-tanto-bakumatsu-style-koshirae-double-tokubetsu-kicho-certification/?hl=gassan