Trying to find out the name of the sword maker!

[Sheepdog1991]

[Ray Singer]

I believe it is Kikuhide, dated 1945

[Sheepdog1991]

I will post full picture later of sword and its saya. Unfortunately my grandfather ruined the saya by painting it because he loved painting s**t red. So i apologize In advance!

[Sheepdog1991]

6 minutes ago, Ray Singer said:

I believe it is Kikuhide, dated 1945

It does look similar I just posted another photo of the rest of the hilt.

[Bruce Pennington]

Scott,

Do me a favor and post a full shot of the tang (nakago) of the other side too.  Might check near the top, and on the back edge for small stamps.  Thanks!

[Sheepdog1991]

On 9/24/2024 at 8:56 AM, Bruce Pennington said:

Scott,

Do me a favor and post a full shot of the tang (nakago) of the other side too.  Might check near the top, and on the back edge for small stamps.  Thanks!

https://pin.it/Z6lNh9FVW
 

hey sorry for not replying sooner but could t really work on it with the toddler around and plus my grandfather painted the Saya in the 50 and I guarantee it’s lead based! Nothing is on my Pinterest account are those pictures

[Bruce Pennington]

Thanks Scott!  Worth a try.  I think there's a small Na stamp above the date, but too hard to make out.  Best wishes with the little one!

[ROKUJURO]

Hi Scott,

welcome to the NMB forum!

To help you  getting the desired information, I suggest you post photos in an appropriate way. Generally, to be of any use, they should be:
 

- well focused, not foggy or blurry
- made with a dark, non reflective background for good contrast
- made with light from the side (may not apply for HAMON photos)
- made directly from above (not at an angle)
- made with correct orientation (vertically tip-upwards, especially NAKAGO photos and TSUBA) 
- without HABAKI but showing the MACHI and NAKAGO JIRI 
- made in high resolution to see details
- showing details (in magnification) like BOSHI, HAMACHI, HAMON, HADA, NAKAGO JIRI etc. or the fine work on TSUBA
- presented as cut-outs so very little background is shown
 

If you cannot supply good photos (..."these photos are all I have from the dealer...."/..."I do not have a good camera but only an old mobile phone...." ), DO NOT POST BAD ONES. They will not be helpful.