Tenshōzan Tanrenjo mei.

[Stu W]

Hello,

 

I have a Kai-gunto with the mei as shown in the attached photo. I did some research and found a couple threads that lead me to believe it was the Tenshōzan Tanrenjo factory mei. It's also pictured here.

 

http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~t-ohmura/gunto_045.htm

 

Upon further review I'm now not so sure as there is a difference between mine and the ones I've seen in photos. The difference can probably be explained by someone with more experience or the ability to read kanji and I'd appreciate comments from those who can.

 

As I see them we both have the same anchor mark. Below that they are as follows...

1st characters on the linked example and mine are the same.

2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th characters are very close with just a few minor differences.

6th is the same as mine.

I then have a 7th kanji that is absent on the linked site photo.

My 8th kanji is the same as the one in 7th position on the linked thread example.

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Regards,

Stu

[cabowen]

It reads Tenshozan Tanren Jo Kin Saku

 

Respectfully made at the Tenshozan Forge

 

This are usually a type of stainless, not traditional.

[Stu W]

Hello Chris,

 

Thank you for your prompt assistance. I appreciate it.

 

Regards,

Stu

[Kiipu]

On 11/15/2011 at 7:28 PM, Stu W said:

I have a Kai-gunto with the mei as shown in the attached photo.

 

The photograph above is coming from a Lakesidetrader listing.

(Anchor) 天照山鍛錬場謹作 = Tenshōzan Tanrenjō kinsaku.

Undated.

SW-12763