Hi everyone,
My question might be a bit broad since I don't have any names, but hopefully I can specify more clearly. Let's say in the Edo period it is known that a smith was employed by a daimyo/clan, and let's say the Matsudaira Clan, would it be safe to say that they only made blades for samurai and not merchants? Also, during the period lets say we have a smith that doesn't have a strong name is there any clues to discern if he made blades exclusively for samurai?
Thanks,
Eddy