Show Stamp Nakago - Asano Kanesane blade?

[KouryGTK]

Hi,

As a new member to this forum, I am hoping to expand my knowledge of Japanese swords. Currently I have been struggling to learn/positively identify nakago signatures. I have attached a few photos of my newest find. I am hoping some of the members can help me correctly ID this signature. The tang has a showa stamp and the signature looks like that of Asano Kanesane. Am I correct in my ID? The blade is in poor condition and shows signs of an amateur polishing (quite possible a steel-wool scrubbing). The file marks are of takanoha pattern, forming a V shape. It appears somebody has drilled out the original mekugi ana and then added a new hole (of smaller diameter) further forward. Any help in ID would be greatly appreciated, I look forward to being a member of this forum.

Thank you,

George

[KouryGTK]

Here are a few photos of the habaki. It appears to be plated. Initially I thought it was aluminum and considered the sword a fake. The blade came in standard gunto fittings.

[nagamaki - Franco]

1) The habaki appears to be silver foiled over a copper base.

2) In Military Swords Of Japan 1868-1945 by Fuller and Gregory, on page 118 there are two oshigata for Asano Kanezane to check and compare with your reading.

[Stephen]

many to compare to at this link

http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/kanezane.htm

[KouryGTK]

Thank you for the fast reply.

Nagamaki, I have a copy of Fuller & Gregory and that is what I was able to use to narrow down the oshigata. I appreciate the guidance.

Stephen, I have found Stein's website a useful tool as well. Thank you.

 

I think Slough's book will be the next addition to my library. Thank you for all the insight and guidance.

-George K

[David McDonald]

Dear George

 

I think your sword is not Kanezane ( I have one by this smith )

 

But

Seki ju Kanematsu Kanetatsu saku

関住兼松兼達作

 

not sure if I have the correct tatsu kanji

 

later

david mcdonald

[k morita]

Yes, Kanematsu(family namr) Kanetatsu.

 

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