Marius Posted June 9 Report Posted June 9 Dear NMB members, I have an interesting tanto that exhibits strong Yamato characteristics. I am away from my library for a few weeks, hence the question: What do you think about this mei, in connection with the characteristics of the blade. Of course I have immediately assumed it is gimei, but who knows, especially if there were quite a few of smiths with this name. Pictures are attached, I shall be grateful for your opinions. Quote
Rivkin Posted June 9 Report Posted June 9 Yamato style activities, Muromachi. The mei is ambitious but might paper with a note (Muromachi). 1 Quote
Marius Posted June 9 Author Report Posted June 9 Thanks Kirill, much appreciated If Uda Kunimitsu 5th gen. (I now have no way to check the mei), this signature wouldn't be overly ambitious, no? FULL DISCLOSURE: I might want to offer this tanto for sale on our Board. Quote
Rivkin Posted June 9 Report Posted June 9 Possible, though with Uda of this type I would prefer to see a long kaeri. 1 Quote
Marius Posted June 9 Author Report Posted June 9 2 hours ago, Rivkin said: Possible, though with Uda of this type I would prefer to see a long kaeri. I understand, this one looks like yakizume with hakikake. I need to examine it closely, as there seems to be a turnback in one of the pics. But it is notoriously difficult to photograph boshi, and my eyes are not what they used to be… Good point though, thank you! Quote
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