johnb Posted February 20, 2007 Report Posted February 20, 2007 Here's a tanto I found in Indonesia. It cost a hundred dollars...and I'm very pleased with it. Any help with the mei would be most appreciated. Thanks. Quote
johnb Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Posted February 21, 2007 Sorry chaps. I forgot to sign...Thanks, John B Quote
dkirkpatrick Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 It might take a bit of imagination, and of course I could be completely wrong but I think it reads KANEMASU. It's nakago and blade shape also seem "Seki-ish" :? to me which would be consistent with what I think looks like late Koto work. Just a guess of course. Quote
Brian Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Quote Sorry chaps. I forgot to sign... Hi John, I don't think it is too necessary to sign if your login name is already your name and initial It's more directed at those who use an anonymous username. Btw..you can always edit any post by clicking on the edit link, and add in any further info at the bottom..and can add your signature in your profile so it will automatically sign any posts. Just for the info Brian Quote
johnb Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Posted February 21, 2007 thankschaps! Ouickly rushing for my HAWLEYS and opening the page to kanemasu I find it seriously over inked and I am looking at series of plack blobs! Quote
Brian Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 That swordsmith database link at the top right of the forum is pretty much similar to Hawleys. Compliments of Darcy and the JSSUS. Give it a try. There are quite a few Kanemasu listed. Hmm..haven't noticed any over inking in my Hawleys. If it's a new edition, I would speak to the publishers. Brian Quote
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