12th March 2006, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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Help with Mei On Sword
I am a new user to the site and need help with the mei on a sword I own. To the best of my knowledge it can be attributed to Kanetaka but I am no pro either. I am looking for the opinions of others as to the mei of this sword. Here is a pic of the tang:
http://community.webshots.com/user/ninjagirlar I would appreciate any information that anyone may be able to give me on the maker of this sword. Thanks!!! |
12th March 2006, 03:54 PM | #2 |
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Welcome, L.A.
Someone here may be able to provide a translation for you, but I'll jump in with advice to provide some more photos of the entire sword, including close-ups of the blade if you want some real opinions. Where did you come by this sword? |
12th March 2006, 04:19 PM | #3 |
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I believe the mei reads:
Noshu Seki ju Kanetaka A WW II period smith from Seki City in Noshu Province. Rich S The Japanese Sword Index http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm |
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