mizushima Posted October 14, 2007 Report Posted October 14, 2007 When comparing this mei http://home.earthlink.net/~ttstein/kunimits.jpg to this one http://cgi.ebay.com/WW2-Japanese-OFFICER-SWORD-EXCELLENT-TO-MINT_W0QQitemZ190160107238QQihZ009QQcategoryZ95132QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem it seems to me that the item being auctioned on ebay is not in the same style and quality. Is this a gimei? I defer to those more knowledgeable than myself. Thank you. Doug Quote
bdgrange Posted October 14, 2007 Report Posted October 14, 2007 Thanks for providing the other mei to compare quickly. I would say it is gemei. The one for sale is cut with a broader chisel as well. Another thing I learned recently is to beware of nakago with an even reddish brown patina covering the entire nakago, as displayed with this subject. It was also common for soldiers to carry a blade in the field that was gemei due to the cost and not wanting to ruin a fine family sword. Just my thoughts. bdgrange Quote
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