shonkz Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 Hi, I also have a katana in ww2 fitting. I do not see any showa or seki stamps. As fas as I can tell, the sur name looks like Kitagawa. I am not sure about the given name. Thanks. Pete Quote
Mark Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 smiths name looks like Katsunori, maybe you can use that to find the personal name Quote
shonkz Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks Mark. I will proceed to google. Pete Quote
John A Stuart Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 Yes, both names correct 北川 勝則 Kitigawa Katsunori. John Quote
shonkz Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks Chris and John. Would anyone know if his swords were traditionally made or by machine? Quote
cabowen Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 Just to be clear, it is Kita gawa, not Kiti gawa..... Most likely, judging by the nakago finish and mei, this is not traditional. Quote
John A Stuart Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 Yes, I live near Kitigazuit and that influenced my incorrect spelling. John Quote
shonkz Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Posted August 16, 2013 You guys are awesome. Thanks again. Quote
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