IJASWORDS Posted February 6, 2019 Report Posted February 6, 2019 Help on this one would be appreciated. Its a long mei, and photographed in two parts, thanks in advance. Quote
rebcannonshooter Posted February 6, 2019 Report Posted February 6, 2019 Hi Neil, Ho Shu Takada (no) Ju Fujiwara Yuki Naga, I'm assuming a Bungo smith from the signature, for a place to start researching. Good luck, Tom M. 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Posted February 7, 2019 Thanks Thomas, started researching. Quote
uwe Posted February 7, 2019 Report Posted February 7, 2019 Yep, Thomas nailed it! 豊州 (Hoshū) = 豊後 (Bungo) 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Posted February 7, 2019 Thanks Uwe, is this mei/signature ever gimei? The blade looks traditionally made. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted February 7, 2019 Report Posted February 7, 2019 Bungo Takada blades are generally viewed as utilitarian and thus rare targets for Gimei. They have a reputation that Samurai liked them for their practicality and they are seen in Shin Gunto mounts often. 1 Quote
IJASWORDS Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Posted February 7, 2019 Thanks John, it is in Shin Gunto mounts. 1 Quote
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