Civilian blade WW2 ?

[phil reid]

Hello ,

Friends just purchased this and asked me to have a look at it but having no luck on the swordsmith kanji page

 

Any help would be appreciated ( of to get some nurofen )

cheers

Phil

[cisco-san]

Hi,

 

I guess it is Tanba no kami Yoshimichi.

Is it dated?

[phil reid]

No dates , only markings are those posted

[Geraint]

And just to start you on your quest for this word check this thread, a few posts down and click on the link. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18129&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

 

All the best.

[phil reid]

Excellent Klaus and Geraint ,

Your help is greatly appreciated . Geraint , going by that post link showing the different Tanba no kami Yoshimichi signatures from different "generations " I didnt come across one with characters as smoothly / roundly executed as the one posted ? As the blade isnt dated is anyone aware of similar Tanba no kami Yoshimichi characters as thecomparison ones seen are quite angular in comparison .

Geraint if I missed something in that posted thread my apologies as its been most helpful seeing the comparison signatures

cheers for your superb help

Phil

[Geraint]

Hi Phil,

 

No you didn't miss anything. As with all good names the first jump probably is to gimei. I am not aware of a smith signing in the way that your example does, I would love to be wrong but I suspect it is gimei. Most of the Yoshimichi mei are very neatly done, with the possible exception of nidai who seems to have had a handwriting problem. Your example does not look like him. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Perhaps someone has some other information............anyone?

 

All the best.

[phil reid]

No thats good to know , wouldve been Fantastic to be an honest Yoshimichi but very happy as it was still reasonably purchased if it is a copy signature .

Best Regards

Phil