Recently (impulse) purchased tanto

[Coldramen]

I recently won a tanto allegedly signed "kunimune saku" on ebay. Can anyone tell me about it?

[Ray Singer]

The link is not resolving for me

Either incorrect or removed. 

[Coldramen]

2 hours ago, Ray Singer said:

The link is not resolving for me

Either incorrect or removed. 

Apologies. Here are some screenshots I took, if those help.

[Bugyotsuji]

It might say 'Kunimune Saku' Edward, but I can't see it at that one angle. 國宗作?

 

Can you take two or three shots of those three kanji characters under slightly different lights and shadows? 

[Ray Singer]

Very difficult to see. Was the seller Komonjo? The mei might be Kanemune saku. 

[Coldramen]

2 hours ago, Ray Singer said:

Very difficult to see. Was the seller Komonjo? The mei might be Kanemune saku. 

Not komonjo. Similar, calling themselves "GN-1 Japan"

[Coldramen]

2 hours ago, Bugyotsuji said:

It might say 'Kunimune Saku' Edward, but I can't see it at that one angle. 國宗作?

 

Can you take two or three shots of those three kanji characters under slightly different lights and shadows? 

I would need it in hand. But I'm afraid I haven't received it, as it was purchased only 2 days ago

[Ray Singer]

When the Tanto arrives see if it looks like this. 

 

包宗作

 

 

[Coldramen]

Ray,

 

Understood.

[Coldramen]

On 6/6/2025 at 5:10 PM, Ray Singer said:

When the Tanto arrives see if it looks like this. 

 

包宗作

 

 

I think it's kuni.

[Ray Singer]

Agreed, Kunimune saku. Much clearer in this photo. 

[Coldramen]

Now I just need to find out WHICH Kunimune...