Matting2 Posted August 23, 2021 Report Posted August 23, 2021 I have recently received a couple swords from my parents estate. One appears to be old. Both were brought back after WW2. The older sword has a Mei with only a name Shigimasa. Is there a way to tell to approximate date it was created? I would also like to find out any information about the sword smith. I have become obsessed with finding out the history of this sword. But I guess that is a common occurrence here. Quote
Geraint Posted August 23, 2021 Report Posted August 23, 2021 Hi Mark. Just to add to what I have posted on the other thread, there are a few smiths signing Shigemasa, mostly around 1500 to 1600. In this field as in all the arts there is the possibility of a false signature but I think it less likely in this case. Can you do a photograph of the whole blade straight on, one of the tip and one of the whole tang? Tat might help us pin it down a little for you but whatever happens it is a sword made quite some time ago. All the best. Quote
Matting2 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Posted August 23, 2021 I will try to take a lot of blade pics tonight and post tomorrow. My wife thinks that I am a little obscessed with this thing. I think she is right. Quote
Geraint Posted August 23, 2021 Report Posted August 23, 2021 Trust me, this is only the beginning! It is a fascinating subject and one which can all too easily become, if not an obsession, then at least a lifelong interest. I stumbled across my first Japanese sword when I was about fourteen, still have it and still have the interest. All the best. 3 Quote
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