Sunny Posted January 10, 2022 Report Posted January 10, 2022 I was wondering who’s name this is ? does it look legit with the file marks on this old blade ? it’s on a Tachi blade in a Tachi koshirae thanks so much for any assistance cheers Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 10, 2022 Report Posted January 10, 2022 This Kaneyasu (Hidari Mutsu). This smith is known for writing backwards, as yours is. Not confirming it is a real Hidari Mutsu, just that it is at minimum purporting to be so. 1 1 1 Quote
Mikaveli Posted January 10, 2022 Report Posted January 10, 2022 I was going to ask if the image was flipped, as I hadn't seen the person radical on the left! Was this a thing then? Signing backwards 😲 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 10, 2022 Report Posted January 10, 2022 For Hidari Mutsu Kaneyasu it was, yes. https://www.aoijapan.net/katana-mutsu-kami-kaneyasu-hidari-mutsu/ 1 1 Quote
Sunny Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Posted January 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Ray Singer said: For Hidari Mutsu Kaneyasu it was, yes. https://www.aoijapan.net/katana-mutsu-kami-kaneyasu-hidari-mutsu/ Once again Mr. Singer you reputation proceeds you. Thanks so much. Now I know why it's so pricey lol Clean blade though. 1 Quote
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