kinmichi signed sword

[gp]

hi i am new . ihave a 17.5 inch sword blade length 22.5 overall sword supposedly signed by kinmichi and has 16 petal flower . writings on both sides of tang ,very clear. i am curious about this sword .

 

[Grey Doffin]

So are we; post some pictures please.

Grey

[gp]

ok, i've uploaded the images.

[Nobody]

Hi,

 

The photos should be flipped over. They are reverse.

 

BTW, the page below shows a genuine (maybe) Kinmichi 3rd.

http://sinogi.ddo.jp/syasin/katarogu/17 ... 23073.html

[Nobody]

is there anyone who would interpret sword inscriptions for me ? check out kinmichi sent in by gp thanx

I sent a pm.

[Splidge]

Hi gp found this link might help

 

http://www.c.farrar.btinternet.co.uk/kinmichi/

[gp]

thanx splidge

[pcfarrar]

That's my Kinmichi. I believe the mei is genuine and its dated 1850.

 

Another is pictured here:

 

http://www.sho-shin.com/kintan.htm

[gp]

can anyone tell me about the word gimei?

[Splidge]

Gimei, False signature; acopy of an authentic signature inscribed on the tang of a blade by another ( ofteninferior ) swordsmith.

[gp]

thanx again splidge i an definately out of my league here

[Splidge]

No problem gp only I have to tell you I am only just starting this very complicated journey myself. At the time you asked the question I happened to have some quite time at work and was reading my lastest book, The Connoisseurs Book Of Japanese Swords.

If like me you read alot of the posts you gain invaluable information from those that have just started ( well some times ) all the way up to the experts that can answer all the questions that are posted on this forum.

I was most fortunate to stumble across this forum, and having watched from the side lines for some time before jumping in, I am realy glad I took the plunge, because not only will every one try to help, but it seems most have a real sense of humor. :D :D

regards

 

splidge