2nd gen Yamato Daijo Fujiwara Masanori

[Nicholas]

Can anyone help me out with oshigata of 2nd gen Yamato Daijo Fujiwara Masanori. I have had this sword for years and never really looked into it.

[SteveM]

Hello Nicholas, not an oshigata, but here is an authenticated (Tokubetsu Hozon) example showing the 2nd Generation Masanori's signature (photo on the left of the certificate). This is a gassaku, made together with Masakatsu, whose signature is on the right side of the certificate (tachi-mei style). There may be more out there, but this is the first one that popped up in a search. 

 

https://www.e-sword.jp/sale/2013/1310_1005syousai.htm

 

(Embedding the photo in case the link goes dark. For educational purposes...no copyright infringement intended. All rights to e-sword.)

 

[Nicholas]

Thank you @SteveM. I also found this oshigata of a 2nd gen Yamato Daijo Fujiwara Masanori that is similar to the hamon style of the sword I have.

[Gerry]

This sword currently at auction is very similar to your sword:

 

https://www.jauce.com/auction/x1187215879

[Gerry]

And here's a 2nd gen Masanori mei from a sword I own.