Tonkotsu Posted October 17, 2020 Report Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) I know nothing about this sword. I n fact I really know nothing about any of the swords that I have. My main interest is Japanese mixed metal work and the techniques used to create them. I have been a member of Ford's Following the Iron Brush for over a decade. Any information on this sword would be helpful. Thanks, Dick Edited October 17, 2020 by Tonkotsu wrong picture Quote
Peter Bleed Posted October 17, 2020 Report Posted October 17, 2020 Looks pretty new to me. Kanetoshi - mebbe- as a signature, but overall I see this a a mass produced exercise sword Peter Quote
Jussi Ekholm Posted October 17, 2020 Report Posted October 17, 2020 I believe the signature is 兼俊作 and the swordsmith Kanetoshi. I am not well versed in later smiths but Seskos Index lists two Shōwa period smiths. Based on the few signature examples I found from Japanese dealer sites I would lean more towards Murayama Kanetoshi. Reference example: http://www.giheiya.com/shouhin_list/japanese_sword/iaiyoushinken/01-1430.html 1 Quote
vajo Posted October 17, 2020 Report Posted October 17, 2020 Dick your sword is a textbook example of civillian employee IJA. The tsuka is lovely. The fittings are well searched and enjoyed by many collectors. I have linked your thread in the military thread where we discuss the bamboo fittings. 1 1 Quote
Tonkotsu Posted October 17, 2020 Author Report Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Thank everyone for the information. What do you make of the tsuba. I am not quite sure if the design is intentional or random. The piece is iron. The saya has been painted with flat black paint. I wonder if it was covered with leather at one time. Edited October 17, 2020 by Tonkotsu added information Quote
vajo Posted October 17, 2020 Report Posted October 17, 2020 Yes it has a leather cover for sure during the war. 1 Quote
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