Kanetoki

[cisco-san]

Dear all,

 

I am interested into this blade : http://cgi.ebay.at/SAMURAI-Katana-sword ... 45f243c8ed

I think it is a Showa era blade - even the blade is stated from the Edo era. We know that this eBay seller sometimes "mix" the periods

 

Of course I carefully read this thread: viewtopic.php?f=50&t=6619&p=52072&hilit=kanetoki#p52072 - the signatures seems very similar, even the signature on R. Stein HP is quite similar

But currently I don´t know what I should "think"

From the former thread I am unsure if this sword is from Kojima Kanemichi as he signed his swords with Kanetoki and/or if this sword is a Gendaito/Showato? Maybe the Torokusho will bring light into my darkness - but unfortunately I am not able to read it.

If it is a Showato, for me the price is to high...?!

 

On the other side I am not sure if there is a flaw on the Kissaki (could be a reflection as well - see picture).

Your comments are highly appreciated.

 

Many thanks in advance

[machinist]

Have you done a search on this site for this sellers name?

[cisco-san]

Have you done a search on this site for this sellers name?

Thanks for information - Yes, I know this seller very well