Photos Identify the Makers of these Two Japanese Swords ?
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Ⅰ would be cautious about #61. I am no expert but I can not find a single reference to Taira no Masamori swords on Japanese sites.
The exception would be a Japanese auction site that shows a Gunto signed Taira no Masamori but with different kanji- 平正守.
The only sites that reference a 平政守 katana are sites in Europe. I also see that the Nihonto Board doesn't seem to have any real info
on this mei.
The exception would be a Japanese auction site that shows a Gunto signed Taira no Masamori but with different kanji- 平正守.
The only sites that reference a 平政守 katana are sites in Europe. I also see that the Nihonto Board doesn't seem to have any real info
on this mei.
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No it can not. 平政守 can only be read as Taira No Masamori.
Such a mei does not appear in this database either.
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The Tiara Masamori is most likely gimei or perhaps an obscure, unrecorded smith. A quick look did not reveal any Tiara smiths using the combination of characters seen on your sword.
The Sakai Kaneshige is a Showa era Gunto smith from Gifu. Real name Sakai Katsutoshi.
The Sakai Kaneshige is a Showa era Gunto smith from Gifu. Real name Sakai Katsutoshi.
Could you give us those links?
Right now I'm leaning toward gimei.
Wakizashi mei translation help.
Hi guys, please help reading the mei. Thanks, Steve
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Original LONG GUNTO with Gourmette and Flag, Iron Scabbard Japanese Army Sword • $3,350.00
ORIGINAL LONG GUNTO with Gourmette and Flag, Iron Scabbard Japanese Army Sword - $3,350.00. FOR SALE! Description WW2 original Long GUNTO. It is equipped with a chain called Gourmette, which is extremely rare. Comes with original flag. Seppa and Tsuba are stamped with the serial number at the...
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(need to click "see more for Taira Masamori )
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There were numerous smiths using the Masamori name. There are numerous kanji for the names Masa and Mori. There only a few Taira (Bungo) smiths using this name. The only referenced Taira Masamori smiths used characters different from the ones seen on your sword. While no one can say with 100% certainty a smith signing this way did not exist, IMHO I think the highest probability for this mei is gimei (99%). There is a Shinsa coming up in April in Chicago. If you want a better opinion, you should submit it there.
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First URL: The Wakizashi on Nihonto Board has the same mei as your #61, Does not make either sword "authentic".Wakizashi mei translation help.
Hi guys, please help reading the mei. Thanks, Steve
Original LONG GUNTO with Gourmette and Flag, Iron Scabbard Japanese Army Sword • $3,350.00
ORIGINAL LONG GUNTO with Gourmette and Flag, Iron Scabbard Japanese Army Sword - $3,350.00. FOR SALE! Description WW2 original Long GUNTO. It is equipped with a chain called Gourmette, which is extremely rare. Comes with original flag. Seppa and Tsuba are stamped with the serial number at the...
(need to click "see more for Taira Masamori )
Second URL: See my post #7 above,
The gunto is signed 平正守.
Not 平政守 as in your sword #61.
Both are read Taira no Masamori but obviously not the same.
I still believe #61 is a gimei sword.