CurtisR Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I'm wondering what Mei this could be...or at least I believe it to be one. Any thoughts or translations greatly appreciated! Regards, Curt Quote
k morita Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, Is this mei for sword or kitchen knife or something? The 'mei' says "Best quality, ToSuke or ToYu" 東祐 Quote
John A Stuart Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I am working on the other two, but, 極上 gokujo, means first rate. John I see Morita san has rendered 東祐 Tosuke already. Quote
CurtisR Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Posted October 26, 2011 Ah o.k. thank you. Sounds similar to signing "Proudly Made of good materials", basically then? It's from the back of an old (pre-1940's I think, but not Kozuka)and couldn't figure it out. Many thanks! Curt Quote
CurtisR Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Posted November 6, 2011 Sorry for taking so long to reply to Mr. Morita; yes, it is from a (to my eye) old sushi-type cleaver that feels and looks hand-forged. I can't tell if it is folded, or forged simply from one piece but the steel is very nice. I'm guessing it's from the 40's or 50's but only based on the patina. I am also fascinated by the pattern of the wrapping on the grip At the risk of posting something non-Nihonto, I've attached a couple on photos. Again, sorry for the delay to your question. Curt R. Quote
CurtisR Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Posted November 7, 2011 Yes John, exactly - I just find the pattern interesting (in the light of Tsukamaki). Thanks! Curt Quote
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