Dogditcher Posted May 11 Report Posted May 11 Listed as NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD My observations Clasped Hands Sarute Ray Skin Saya Seki Stamed As always Translation and any information is appreciated Enjoy-Thanks Steve 1 Quote
Conway S Posted May 11 Report Posted May 11 The sword is signed Hibino Kinmichi. He died on August 20, 1945, according to Sesko's "Swordsmiths of Japan." Nice quality koshirae with the nicer seppa and silver habaki. The tassel is a nice compliment as well! Conway 3 Quote
mecox Posted May 11 Report Posted May 11 Nice kaigunto. Kinmichi 金道 Hibino Ichiji 日比野 一二 (can read as “Kanemichi”). With large Seki stamp. Born: Taisho 6 (1917) May 6. Registered as Seki tosho: 1942, Sept 10. Address 1942: Oyama, Tomida-mura. Died 1945, August 20 (age 28) (the surrender of Japan was announced by Emperor Hirohito on August 15, 1945) 3 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted May 11 Report Posted May 11 Very nice, upgraded kai! I like the rain pattern habaki. 1 Quote
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