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I have recently acquired a star stamped katana by Kanetoshi. From my research of RIKUGUN JUMEI TOSHO smiths, there appears to be two possibilities (Shoka or Murayama). I believe the sword was made in October 1942 (?) but I am unsure of reading the smith's name. The 2nd character from the star stamp looks like SHU, which means it would be part of a province name (?), or else it is part of the smith's name which doesn't seem to tally with the two options. Could some kind person assist and put me out of my misery !!

 

Many thanks in advance.

Sil

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Todd. I re-read my RIKUGUN JUMEI TOSHO smiths paper and found the following entry "Noshu ju (Murayama)

Kanetoshi (star + Seki stamp)" which tallies with your comments as well as my confusion with SHU versus province.

 

Thanks for your assistance. This forum is an excellent !

 

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