Great-Dane Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 Good afternoon. I am new to these swords. I bought this sword at auction. From what I understand it is a Shin Gunto for a company grade officer. The handle has writings on both sides and what looks like an arsenal stamp. It came with the "bring home" paper of a UK officer by his CO in 1945. Can anyone please identify the Japanese writing ? Kind regards from Portugal Quote
Scogg Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 @Great-Dane John C provided translation in your other post of this sword On 3/8/2026 at 7:51 AM, John C said: Kanesumi 1942. The black numbers are 495 something. The stamp is the Seki inspection stamp. John C. 1 Quote
Great-Dane Posted March 9 Author Report Posted March 9 Thank you very much Sam. Is "Kanesumi" a sword maker or factory ? There are writings on both sides, is there more than "Kanesumi" written there ? Thank you Detlev Quote
John C Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Great-Dane said: Is "Kanesumi" a sword maker or factory ? Hello Detlev: The longer writing is the date: Showa 17 (1942). The side with just two kanji is the swordsmith Kane + sumi. This would be his art name. Markus Sesko has two listed for the Showa era. I'm guessing that yours is the second one, since your sword is not traditionally made (the first Kanesumi listed was an RJT smith who made traditionally made swords.) John C. Edited March 9 by John C spelling 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 9 Report Posted March 9 1 hour ago, Great-Dane said: writings on both sides The other side is the date - 1942 Quote
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