Bruce Pennington Posted February 25, 2022 Report Posted February 25, 2022 Who's good at Seal Script? Mei not readable due to really poor photos on auction sight. Quote
SteveM Posted February 25, 2022 Report Posted February 25, 2022 Looks like the kanji 鍛 (tan, or kitau/kitaeru). 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted February 25, 2022 Author Report Posted February 25, 2022 Dang, you're right! Thought it looked familiar! Just haven't seen one this clearly before. Fuller says the literal translation is "to forge" or "forged" and is a scarce stamp. I recall reading somewhere that it came out before the Showa/Seki stamps and is an indication of a quality, traditional blade. Thanks Steve! Quote
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