SwordGuyJoe Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 Can someone please help translate the attached except from the Gendai Toko Meikan regarding gendai smith Yoshimitsu (Fukuda Mitsuo)? Also, I found that he received a 4th seat ranking at Shinsaku Nihonto Denrankai in 1941, but if anyone else has other information, I would appreciate it greatly. Thank you so very much in advance. Quote
k morita Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 hi, There were two smith Yoshimitsu. One is real name Fukuda Mitsuo in Saga pref. Other one is real name Tanaka Shokichi in Nigata pref and Nagano pref(after the war). Your attached phot is Tanaka Shokichi. Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Posted March 7, 2010 Could you share the oshigata? Thank you. Quote
george trotter Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 Fukuda Mitsuo...the "other" Yoshimitsu and the one I think you are asking about, is on page 164 of Gendai Toko Meikan 1971. It says, roughly translated, he was born in Meiji 45 (1912), Feb 26. Lived Saga ken. Signed Yoshimitsu. From Sho 7 (1932) he studied under Koyama? Nobumitsu. (I may be wrong here, but without my books I think) he, with brother Masamitsu and Sadamitsu were selected for the Newmade Sword Assoc. in Sho 10 (1935/36). In Sho 17 he became Kaigun Jumei Tosho (Navy swordsmith) at Sasebo. Started in swords after the war in Showa 30 (1955).Selected for Sword Exhibitions 1955, 58, 68,70. Work is Yamashiro den, Bizen den, Shinto Tadayoshi, Tadahiro. Used Tamahagane, Watetsu, something called "Jyami", and pine charcoal. Worked in Makuri Kitae, Kobuse kitae style forging. I have probably made mistakes as my Japanese books are in storage (still renovating) but I'm sure our other members will correct me where necessary, The oshigata in this page 164 is post-war and is signed Hizen Kuni Yoshimitsu kore (o) tsukuru. ( Kao). If you have one by him it is a nice find. ...and you are correct, he won 4th seat in 1941 ( 4th seat is titled "a good piece of work" ). Morita san has some of the actual oshigatas of the placegetters in these competitions...hopefully he will post yours if he has it. Hope this is of help. Regards, George. Quote
k morita Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 Hi. :D I'm also have [Gendai Toko Meikan]. Tanaka Shokichi: on page 145. Fukuda Mitsuo: on page 164. Oshigata of their swords also contains in [Gendai Toko Meikan]. Attached pic is scan from [Nihonto oyobi Nihonshumi]pub.1941 . Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Posted April 3, 2010 It's been awhile since I read this post but I believe i have a tanto from the Yoshimitsu I posted the scan from - Tanaka Shokichi. I must have read the index wrong... I am basing this solely on both having miserable 'handwriting' on my blade and the GTM. What do you think? George, where do you find your information? It is extremely detailed and I appreciate it! Quote
george trotter Posted April 4, 2010 Report Posted April 4, 2010 Joe, I was just quoting from Toko Taikan p.164. BTW, I think the tanto's mei and yasuri are closer to the Fukuda Yoshimitsu mei posted by Morita san...just my opinion...whether actually him...well...study, study. Regards, George. Quote
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