WWII Smith,Mishina Masahiro Did he make nihonto or showato?

[gtstcactus]

Thanks to a kind board member my request for a translation was answered....

 

The sword was signed Mishina Masahiro, Mishina is the surname in this case not the school. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this smith made traditional Nihonto or if he made showato...???

 

The original post with the mei is here -> http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=12160

 

I'm sorry for starting a 2nd thread about this smith but thought my question might get more attention and chance of an answer in this new thread.

 

Jas

[cabowen]

Without pictures, no one can answer with regards to your sword....

 

Odds are it is a showa-to.....

[gtstcactus]

I realise pictures would be more helpful, I was just wondering if anyone knew if this smith in general only produced one or the other or if he was known for doing this or that....

[cabowen]

He is not really "known" at all.....

[gtstcactus]

He is not really "known" at all.....

 

 

 

Yes, good one Chris, ok then I wondered if perhaps he was mentioned in someones literature and the said material happened to mention what he made...