can anyone help identify this blade maker. Sword brought back by a vet
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks,
Bill
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Kanemichi
Looks like
濃州関住兼道鍛
Noshū Seki-jū Kanemichi Kitae
Forged by Kanemichi, Residing in Seki, Noshū Prefecture [Mino Pref.]
昭和十八年正月十八日
Shōwa 18-nen Shōgatsu juyō-ka
January 18 1943
I am not certain about "kitae" and "shō[gatsu]" because the rubbing is not clear.
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Pommel
thanks so much Guy. Is there much of collector's market for this blade maker?
The overall condition of this Katana is mint. I'm trying to figure out its value.
This little attachment is on the pommel. I have not seen that before. Any thouhgts?
Thanks Again,
BillComment
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That is the tomoe mon, one of the most common found in Japan. A mon is a family crest. There would not be any way to trace ownership of the sword just from this very common mon.Comment
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No offence meant but we can't possibly tell you a value from those photos. If you want a proper valuation done you will need to show us the entire sword.
Regards,
StuComment
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no offense taken. Fair comment.
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handle
closeup of handleComment
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Blade
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Tip
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Thanks for the additional photos. Can you show us a photo of the tsuba (hand guard) and seppa (washers on either side of tsuba) please as well as any saya (scabbard) that is with the sword. No need to dismantle the fitting. Just want to see if the tsuba is pierced and how many seppa are in the set before commenting further.
Thanks.
Regards,
StuComment
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scabbard
pic of scabbardComment
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tsuba
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Nice gendiato
Value depends on where and to whom you sell it
Trade/collector price $800-1200
Retail/dealer who knows they all seem to like fishingComment
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Hello Nick,Originally posted by nickn View Post
Just so that I am clear on your point you are using the term gendaito in the literal sense as opposed to the nihonto collector usage manner. Yes?
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StuComment
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