Sukekuni Gifu Rinji Seishiki

[Possumcop]

Hello,

 

I would like to present you for consideration and discussion what has been identified as Sukekuni.

 

I have found a few posts about Sukekuni stating there are 3 smiths using that name in the Seki area during the war.  Any information on which made this one would be appreciated.

[Possumcop]

Other stamps.  The small stamp is on same side as the date.

[Possumcop]

[Bruce Pennington]

Sam,

You migh already know this but the three stamps are Gifu (x2) and Seki.  Blade date is May 1945.  Someone expert on smiths will have to help with your Sukekuni question.

[Possumcop]

Thank you Bruce,

 

I wasn't sure if the bottom on was a Seki stamp or not.

 

The mei is not the same as your Sukekuni.  You think different smith or maybe different engraver?

 

[Bruce Pennington]

Sam,

One of the guys who know swordsmiths would have to answer that for you.  I'm afraid that's an area I have never gotten to know.  Hopefully someone will step in and help you on that.  As I understand it, though, your answer would be "yes" as a different signature of the same name would mean it was made by a different smith. 

 

I do find it interesting, though, that the bottom kanji appear to be written in what we call "script", versus "printing". (there's a word for that in Japanese writing), and it COULD be the same boxed kanji, just in script not print.  But now you've got me blathering about stuff I don't know!