ARMY MOUNT 26" SHINTO/NAGAMICHI ?

[Dogditcher]

Listed as ARMY MOUNT 26" SHINTO/NAGAMICHI*

My observations

Clasped Hands Sarute

Nice Flowing Hamon

Long Mei Inscription

As always Translation and any information is appreciated

                          Enjoy-Thanks Steve

* When i put listed as -that is what is in the journal it probably not
 spelled correctly but written as what was heard*

 

[Dogditcher]

 

[Conway S]

Steve, 

 

I think this one was mislabeled. Looks to be the Showa period smith -Naotsugu. Here is the biography from Sesko's "Swordsmiths of Japan:" 

 

"NAOTSUGU (直次), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Yamagata – “Naotsugu” (直次), real name Kobayashi Naomatsu (小林直松), he was born in the 13th year of Meiji (明治, 1880) and worked later as rikugun-jumei-tōshō, jōkō no retsu (Akihide), Second Seat at the 6th Shinsaku Nihontō Denrankai (新作日本刀展覧会, 1941), Akihide lists him once more, under his real name Kobayashi Naomatsu and as ryōkō no retsu."

 

Another nice sword! I am not sure how long ago your father-in-law purchased these, but he clearly took good care of them. 

 

See below for a reference to him on the NMB:

 

[Dogditcher]

Thanks Conway

 

He must have listed this wrong and a Nagamichi may be still be out there with an incorrect listing-we shall see 

 

  -I did look up this Smith Miyoshi Nagamichi and was from Edo period and associated with the Shinto school of swordsmithing

and this blade showed to not be of that age - 

 

I did discover this information below if I have the correct Smith- Kobayashi Naomatsu

 

Kobayashi Naomatsu was a prominent Japanese sword smith, known for his skilled craftsmanship. He is often recognized as one of the top sword smiths in Japan,

and his creations are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. His swords are admired for their sharp edges and beautiful hamon (tempering pattern). 

 

Here's a more detailed look at Kobayashi Naomatsu's work:

 

 Skill and Expertise:
    Kobayashi Naomatsu is a master craftsman, renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the sword-making process.

 

Hamon:
His swords exhibit a distinctive hamon, which is the characteristic tempering pattern on the blade. This hamon adds to the aesthetic appeal and functional properties of the sword.

Katana Creation:
Kobayashi Naomatsu is known for creating beautiful and functional katana swords, a staple of the samurai warrior class.

Legacy:
His swords continue to be prized by collectors and admirers, ensuring his legacy as a skilled swordsmith.

 

 

 

[PNSSHOGUN]

Hi Steve, was the above information from ChatGPT? It could be applied to about twenty thousand other smiths