Japanese knife signature help

[rajko84]

Can you guys help me with signature on this blade? Thank you for your help
Regards RD

[Bob Coleman]

This is not a signature but bonji, a Buddist sanscript character for a divinity. These are written stylistically and can have minor variances. This appears to be Kyosansei Myoo.

[rajko84]

This is not a signature but bonji, a Buddist sanscript character for a divinity. These are written stylistically and can have minor variances. This appears to be Kyosansei Myoo.

Thank you Bob. What is Kyosansei Myoo? I tried google it but that did not help
And what are this knives used for ?

[vonStubben]

Bonji are Sanskrit letters denoting various deities and there are hundreds of them. Some represent longevity, peace, serenity, strength....etc.

Here are but a few.

[Bob Coleman]

Thank you Bob. What is Kyosansei Myoo? I tried google it but that did not help
And what are this knives used for ?

Although you have only shown part of the piece, it appears to be a standard tanto in shirasaya.

[rajko84]

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[Bob Coleman]

The shirasaya is of a type usually associated with blades that were given as shrine gifts.

[rajko84]

Bonji are Sanskrit letters denoting various deities and there are hundreds of them. Some represent longevity, peace, serenity, strength....etc.

Here are but a few.

Thank you

[rajko84]

The shirasaya is of a type usually associated with blades that were given as shrine gifts.

Thank you Bob