Gendaito Smith Help - Masaaki ?

[Curran]

I'm finally learning a bit more about 20th century smiths beyond the 2 dozen I know from various books.

 

I'm looking at a tanto by

藤原正明謹作

 

Correct reading Fujiwara Masaaki [*] saku?

Can anyone point me at a link for more information about this smith.

Thank you for any help.

 

[Curran]

Closest I've come so far is a Yoshida Masaaki in Gifu.

Mentioned on Paul Martin's site.

 

Also, an image of one previously for sale by Choshuya.com, but the workmanship level seems very different. Signature is style also a lot stronger in the one I am seeing.

[Ray Singer]

I believe the mei is 'Fujiwara Masaaki kin saku'. Please see below for information and examples of a gendai smith who signs Fujiwara Masaaki. Perhaps your smith?

 

http://www.kajita-token.com/works.html

 

Best,

Ray

[BIG]

Hi Curran,

 

here is the gifu Masaaki..

 

http://www.e-sword.jp/tantou/1610-3023.htm

 

Best Regards

[SwordGuyJoe]

Hi Curran,

 

here is the gifu Masaaki..

 

http://www.e-sword.jp/tantou/1610-3023.htm

 

Best Regards

I've looked at that tanto a number of times. Even though Gifu (WWII showato bias coming through), it is really nice!

[Curran]

All, especially Ray, thank you.

 

I was a bit confused by the change in his signature style -especially the very different 'Masa' and lighter signature, but it seems to be the same [Gifu] smith.

The site Ray linked provided a fair bit of examples and information that a Google search didn't provide.