Current Licensed Swordsmith list?

[Alex A]

Can find old lists online but have nothing up to date, anyone have this particular info?

[Alex A]

There has to be something somewhere along the lines of the link below, just wondering what smiths are still around that worked back in 2006.

 

This from 2004 as an example.........LISTA-FORGIATORI-ATTUALI.xlsx (live.com)

 

What i have learned is that much more info can be gained using Japanese text on the internet, as in you tube etc but no up to date swordsmith list.

[ROKUJURO]

In this case, I would ask the NBTHK or one of the swordsmiths directly. I know one who speaks good English. 

[Brian]

Speak to Paul Martin.
This is the place to find out, but unfortunately English doesn't seem to be on their list of priorities: https://www.tousyoukai.jp/

[Alex A]

Fantastic Brian, thanks.

 

I didn't see that link but found the smith in particular that i was looking for, so it appears he is still working.

 

The last info i can find on him, on the internet was from 2014 so i was thinking he no longer made swords.

 

Don't see many swords made by him .

 

Perhaps Paul Martin could help with further inquiries.

 

Nice one

 

Also, cheers Jean, appreciated.

 

 

 

[Alex A]

Ps, would have never found this on youtube without the Japanese translation.

 

This is the smith, Matsui Ken (Kiyotomo) Tokyo.  Vid from 2008, taught at Miyairi school.