steve oakley Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 Hi I recently come across a blade with this mei. I was advised that it was Nori Mitsu but i have checked other examples of this smith and can not see how it matches this example. Thankyou in advance Steve Quote
Lee Bray Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 Looks more like Kanetomo, to me. Possibly late Koto, Mino school. Quote
steve oakley Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Posted August 11, 2013 Thankyou for a quick response. Just a quick check shows that he was an average smith dependent upon which period the smith was from, so at least it less likely of being gimei. thankyou Steve Quote
mywei Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 Is the blade a showa-to? it could be a Showa era Seki smith Quote
steve oakley Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Posted August 11, 2013 Matt It is a purchase from ebay and yet to arrive. I took a gamble after it was listed as a Edo period signed Norimitsu but my comparison research at the time showed that the mei didnt match. When it arrives i will post some more photos. Steve Quote
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