Aldwin Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 I'm not sure if this reads Sadamitsu no saku 貞光之作 or Kiyomitsu no saku 清光之作? I believe it's Sadamitsu but I just wanted to confirm with you guys. If this is indeed Sadamitsu, is there a way to know the age of the blade based on this photo alone? Unfortunately this is the only photo provided to me. I appreciate the help. Thank you.Regards, Aldwin Quote
Ray Singer Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 Appears to be Sadamitsu. Has the appearance of a WW2 Seki blade. Best regards, Ray Quote
ggil Posted April 1, 2016 Report Posted April 1, 2016 Appearances can be decieving, as forgeries get trickier. From that photo alone I wouldn't know if it's real or not. Looks funky. -Grant Quote
Aldwin Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Posted April 1, 2016 I also find the nakago to look funny, especially the mei. It looks to be gimei? Do swordsmiths sign their blades between the mekugi-ana?According to the person who provided this photo, a friend of his from Davao, Philippines sent this photo of the nakago of a katana that belonged to his friend, who in turn had inherited from his grandfather. So this is probably a WW2 Seki blade as Ray has mentioned. Quote
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