spiderz1 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) I am in possession of a katana that appears to be a type 98. It belonged to my father before his passing, he owned it as long as I can remember. I have attached some pictures of the engraving. If any one can help. Edited June 28, 2023 by spiderz1 Removed 3rd picture as it provides no additional clarity of engraving. 1 Quote
Nobody Posted June 28, 2023 Report Posted June 28, 2023 関住高﨑金繁作 - Takasaki Kaneshige in Seki made. 4 Quote
mecox Posted June 28, 2023 Report Posted June 28, 2023 James, and Koichi: KANESHIGE (金繁), real name Takasaki Saburō (高崎三郎), born June 9th 1917 (Taisho 6) student of Kojima Kanemichi (小島兼道), he worked as guntō smith and died July 10, 1963, posthumous Buddhist name Shaku Kyōshin (釈教真). He registered as a Seki swordsmith on Showa 14 (1939) June 9 (age 22) and at the time was living in Gifu, Kamo-gun, Tomika-cho, Miyaji. In the 1942 list of 400 swordsmiths ranked in level 7 of 7 (ryōkō no retsu). Oshigata below from Slough book. Has Seki stamp. 3 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 29, 2023 Report Posted June 29, 2023 James, Any small stamps above the mei? Quote
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