Sword mei translation assistance

Submitted by Ookami on Tue, 2014-11-04 23:24

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I was recently gifted a katana and would appreciate any help in translating the name of the swordsmith on its oshigata.

I have already translated the date shown on the left (Showa, 20th year, February), but have been unsuccessful in translating the swordsmith's name on the right. Any help would be appreciated.

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	#1Submitted by saipan59 on Tue, 2014-11-04 23:40. Kanetaka Kanetaka. The "taka" kanji is old Nelson #4999, RYUu. Other readings are possible, but Taka is most likely. BTW, since this is a late WWII blade, look carefully for a Showa or Seki stamp (usually somewhere above the signature). Pete Login or register to post comments


	#2Submitted by Ookami on Wed, 2014-11-05 01:18. Thanks so much. I have not Thanks so much. I have not seen any stamp on the tang (or blade). Leila Login or register to post comments

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