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9th March 2010, 12:07 PM
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I believe the blade is dated Showa 18 (1943) and signed Mitsu ____ (can't make out the second Kanji - possibly "masa"). Likely a blade made in one of the larger Seki factories. Any arsenal marks on the tang?
Rich S ------------------------------------------------------- Richard Stein, PhD Old Puukkophile NKCA Life Member Japanese Sword Guide http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm ------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by Rich; 9th March 2010 at 12:25 PM. |
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10th March 2010, 04:09 AM
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Nope, sorry, no discernible arsenal markings anywhere on the blade or tang.
Somebody else who looked at this on another forum said it maybe read Mitsusabu or Mitsuzo as the maker. Here's another pair of photos, hopefully clearer, if it helps. I just realized how atrocious the first couple were.  
Last edited by Vaarok; 10th March 2010 at 04:21 AM. |
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10th March 2010, 12:50 PM
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I think Mitsuzo is a likely reading. Not familiar with a Kanji for sabu.
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