Looking for any information or thoughts

[Chriso]

Hi all, I picked up this Gunto a few years back and the only information that i have been able to find is that I think it was made by KaneNori @ Seki about 1943.

 

The sword itself is unremarkable, with standard fittings

 

I am looking for any info or comments to help me on my way. It doesn't help that I don't read Japanese script.

 

Regards and thanks

 

Chris o

[cabowen]

Made by Kojima Kanenori of Noshu (Seki). With Seki stamp.

 

This is a non-traditionally made WWII era blade. 1943 is about right....

[Chriso]

Thanks for that Chris. Any info at all will build on what i currently don't have.

 

I'm hopeful that i may be able to get some info regarding the maker

 

Regards

 

Chriso

[reeder]

I believe this kanenori is in sloughs, I could be wrong though and will have to look when I get home.

[SwordGuyJoe]

Just google "Kojima Kanenori". He's a pretty well know Seki smith. Ryujin has some descent comments on him here: http://www.ryujinswords.com/kanenori.htm

[Chriso]

Many thanks everyone, been a great help

 

Chriso

[cisco-san]

Hi,

 

from J. S. Slough´s book:

[Chriso]

Thanks very much Klaus, helps to make it all fall into place

 

Regards

 

Chriso

[cisco-san]

You are most welcome!

 

From Markus book:

Kanenori (兼則), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – „Nōshū Seki-jū Kanenori kore o saku“ (濃州関住兼則作之), „Kanenori“ (兼則), civilian name „Kojima Tarō“ (小島太郎), born 1907, rikugun-jumei-tōshō, younger brother of Kanemichi (兼道), he lived in the Kani district (可児郡) of Gifu Prefecture, he was trained at Kaneyoshi´s (兼吉) „Tōken-tanren-jo“ (刀剣鍛錬所)

[Chriso]

Very much appreciated, thanks Klaus. I've had so much good info that i will put up my second Gunto (which has a hot stamp) later today, perhaps I can get some information on it that will start off my investigation.

 

Best wishes

 

Chriso