Edward G Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Good Afternoon to all: Please help with translation on late war pattern Model 1944 star stamped Gunto. I have enclosed a few pictures it has what appears to be a numeric number at the bottom of the tang as well as a star stamp above the signature. It is out of polish and in poor shape with a 26" cutting edge. The signature might be Kiyo Mitsu, or Noris Mitsu ??? Any help would be appreciated !!! Have not seen a number in the tang with a Star-Stamped signature before. Edward G. Quote
k morita Posted July 13, 2011 Report Posted July 13, 2011 Oh good, The sword mei is Horikawa(family name) Chikamitsu saku. 堀川親光 S/N is one katakana-Character "a" + 778. ア778 He was a sword smith in Akita prefecture. Quote
Edward G Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Posted July 13, 2011 Thank You for this translation, If I keep searching maybe soon I will find a really good sword to treasure. In any event, I really appreciate your help Morita. THANK YOU !!! Edward G. Quote
Ted Tenold Posted July 14, 2011 Report Posted July 14, 2011 Hi Edward, I currently have a sword by this maker on my site. Have a look for comparison. http://www.legacyswords.com/fs_ant_daito21.htm The numbers stamped on the nakago are just assembly and tracking numbers to keep the mountings together among many other swords in the process. Quote
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