Frank Posted yesterday at 04:31 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 04:31 PM Hey, just got this one in and i'm curious about that kikumon, and what the history is behind these symbols and it's variations. Help is appreciated! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Hi Frank, There are guys that give a more comprehensive history, but essitially, the Kikumon indicated the smith was on retainer with the Shogunate. Awaiting smith name translation, but appears maybe "Kanesada"? I don't have any blades with that name and a Kikumon. And forgive me, but while the mei looks great, that Kiku looks like it was cut by a small child! Like maybe it was added later by someone that really didn't know how to do it. Hope I'm wrong, but Youzee Wowzee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwe Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago Indeed, Bruce “和泉守兼定” (Izumi no Kami Kanesada)! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pennington Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Like the broken clock, I'm bound to get one right now and then! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwe Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago No worries, Bruce. Sometimes it’s frustrating to me as well. But we are lucky to have very knowledgeable guys around 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted 19 minutes ago Author Report Share Posted 19 minutes ago Thanks guys! Yeah i looked all over the place and through some of my books, but couldn't find anything with those weird looking petals...(maybe for a reason) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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