angus Posted December 20, 2023 Report Posted December 20, 2023 I recently inherited a few swords and would like to ask for assistance in identifying the maker of this one.. 2 Quote
xiayang Posted December 20, 2023 Report Posted December 20, 2023 Probably 上野嘉興 = Ueno Yoshioki 4 Quote
mecox Posted December 20, 2023 Report Posted December 20, 2023 Looks like this one: YOSHIOKI (嘉興), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Yoshioki” (嘉興), real name Ueno Yakichi (上野弥吉). Unusual "yoshi" Not much info, but looks to be born Meiji 17 (1884) Oct 1. registered as a Seki smith Showa 18 (1943) March 2 (age about 60) and was living in Bugi-gun, (probably read as) Kamifuchi-mura 1 Quote
angus Posted December 20, 2023 Author Report Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, angus said: I recently inherited a few swords and would like to ask for assistance in identifying the maker of this one.. This sword came in the usual Shin Gunto garb. 1 Quote
Bazza Posted December 21, 2023 Report Posted December 21, 2023 Might have been a real mumei nakago, but surely this is a crudely incised mei with a Dremel tool or a 4-inch nail!!?? BaZZa. Quote
Stephen Posted December 21, 2023 Report Posted December 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, Bazza said: Might have been a real mumei nakago, but surely this is a crudely incised mei with a Dremel tool or a 4-inch nail!!?? BaZZa. Typical chippy mei done in factory. Some used big names. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted December 21, 2023 Report Posted December 21, 2023 14 hours ago, xiayang said: Probably 上野嘉興 = Ueno Yoshioki I am really admiring your capacities and those of our other NIHONGO experts to read this kind of MEI! To me it looks like chiselled with the left foot; I would have no clue! 2 Quote
angus Posted December 21, 2023 Author Report Posted December 21, 2023 Well then I would like to thank you all for the varying opinions / It is a Wakasashi and had the usual shingunto furniture. All the best...Kris.. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted December 22, 2023 Report Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/21/2023 at 8:14 PM, angus said: ....../ It is a Wakasashi and had the usual shingunto furniture....... No, it is a WAKIZASHI. Quote
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