isaac1234 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 I was left me these two swords. I believe that these are from the WW2 era. I have done several hours of research. What I think I did find is that one sword was made in the Showa Era. I am a novice and would greatly appreciate any help to determine the maker by anyone. Sword #1 ( pictures #1 and #2) is of a sword I believe is Showa Era made... Sword #2 (pictures #3 and #4) I have no clue. Quote
chrisf Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 Second one is Maegawa Kanetsugu,Seki swordsmith received licence 26th October 1939,appears in Kurihara Hikosaburo's listing as a 'Ge' rated smith. Quote
chrisf Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 I stand to be corrected on this but can only find Takasaki Kaneshige for the first mei, he was also a Seki swordsmith licenced Showa 14,20th October. Quote
Brian Posted August 16, 2011 Report Posted August 16, 2011 Hi, Both are WW2 Showato, both not traditionally forged and water quenched. Both are Shin Gunto wartime blades. One has the "sho" arsenal stamp, and the other one has the "Seki" stamp. Regards, Brian Quote
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