acoyauh Posted February 4, 2019 Report Posted February 4, 2019 Hello, This sword does not seem to have gunto koshirae; however, it does bear the seki mark. I will appreciate your help with the signature, I would like to lookup the swordsmith if possible. Will also appreciate any opinions and feedback you wish to share. Thank you! Quote
Peter Bleed Posted February 4, 2019 Report Posted February 4, 2019 Dave got it At least this is certainly signed by Kanekado. I can't read those middle characters, but I am quite sure they do NOT say Mino ju. P 1 Quote
SteveM Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 I think the third one is a very stylized form of 関, while the fourth one is 住. 1 Quote
lonely panet Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 The change in yasuri near the habaki area is concerning Quote
acoyauh Posted February 5, 2019 Author Report Posted February 5, 2019 The change in yasuri near the habaki area is concerning Sorry, what does that mean? For all, thank you so much for your guidance! Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 6, 2019 Report Posted February 6, 2019 Just an FYI: the stamp is a "Showa" stamp. Used between mid '40 to early '42, so if the other side isn't dated that will give you a ballpark. 1 Quote
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