Kanemichi

[cisco-san]

Dear all,

 

I found this sword http://www.nihontoantiques.com/fss306.htm and I think due to the Showa stamp this blade is not made from Tamahagane, but folded and I am unsure if oil or water quenched? Please be so kind and correct me if I am wrong!!

 

Sorry for this question but the Mei on my sword from Kanemichi is the same (without Showa stamp, but maybe has been removed ).

I think the price is also a little bit too high even the sword looks like very nice.

I would really appreciate your answers.

 

Many thanks

[zuiho]

the Kanemichi blade at Nihontoantiques appears to be a blade approved for the military. Muji hada and oil quenched from the looks of the peaks in the hamon. It has Showa era koshirae which is comprised of either cast or stamped brass pieces. This sword , I think, is suitable for a martial artist for either iaido or tameshigiri since it is neither a true nihonto nor a military relic of historic value. I have seen several blades by Kanemichi and all were of very good quality for being showato. Kanemichi even had the approval of Hakudo Nakayama, chief of the Imperial Guard at the time. As for the price, a Kanemichi blade can be had for less .

Bill G.