Seki Smiths

[RobertM]

Hi all,

 

Just wondering if its possible to find out any more info on a WW2 smith called KaneMori 兼守. I see on Rich Steins site that his real name was 西田 林弥. I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to translate that for me. I have a extreamly nice kai gunto made by him, although it is showato I still find it fascinating. I understand that showato are looked down apon due to thier construction, however i feel it remains important from a historical point of view.

 

Many thanks

[John A Stuart]

Hi Robert, You might find John Slough's book interesting in this respect. John

[Nobody]

The real name reads Nishida Rin-ya.

[RobertM]

Thank you very much for the translation Nobody.

 

Regards

 

Robert M