Nihonto Meikan

[Mark]

Can some explain the Nihonto Meikan's usage of double symbols (square, triange etc.) for some smiths? I understand it means there is something of note about that maker but i do not understand the exact meaning.

 

Thanks!

[k morita]

Hi,

[cabowen]

The double symbol means it is a smith of note....

[Mark]

Thanks! sorry, i knew that. I was asking about the "double" symbols, when there is a sqare inside a square or circle inside a circle etc

[Mark]

Thanks Chris, i think you posted while i was relpying. Is there any special reason they are "of note", does it mean they are superior, or something related to history, or made a blade that was given a special ranking? It seems some of the smiths with this are not well known

[cabowen]

It means they were of superior skill....

[Mark]

thanks, appreciate the help