Infinite_Wisdumb Posted January 10, 2021 Report Posted January 10, 2021 I keep looking to build the collection and learn from everyone. Thanks so much! I found this one recently at auction. Scant description other than 19th century. Any thoughts on the maker? Quote
Grey Doffin Posted January 10, 2021 Report Posted January 10, 2021 Hi Jesse, Noshu Seki Ju Kanetsugu Saku (may be wrong about the tsugu). This looks very much like Showa-To (non-traditionally made) from WWII. Grey Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted January 10, 2021 Author Report Posted January 10, 2021 Thank you Grey! Looked the smith up, you are spot on! A similar piece is shown here https://www.ima-usa.com/products/original-Japanese-wwii-army-officer-katana-samurai-sword-with-handmade-signed-blade-by-seki-kanetsugu-c-1944?variant=17616343564357 Quote
Jean Posted January 10, 2021 Report Posted January 10, 2021 I am not convinced if we compare the two signatures that it is the same smith, I was thinking of Uji instead of Tsugu but I am not convinced either Quote
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