Mr. Bushido Posted January 7 #2 Posted January 7 As you may know, the kanji says "Shigekatsu Adachi【足立重勝】". In this case, it is probably the officer's name.
Mr.Jerry Posted January 7 #3 Posted January 7 Is that unusual to have a named piece like that? (and not the smith's name) I had not seen that before.
SARGE Posted January 7 #4 Posted January 7 The number engraved on the habaki at the base of the blade is likely the name of the US soldier who brought this sword back as it looks like his service number. A nice sword worn in a wooden storage case scabbard that is covered with leather.
tituss Posted January 7 Author #5 Posted January 7 Hello the name of Shigekatsu Adachi【足立重勝】is the blacksmith who made blades for the army in the Seki region during World War II. He was born on March 24, 1904 and died on August 23, 1969.
Mr. Bushido Posted January 7 #6 Posted January 7 I believe your research is correct! I was ultimately unable to find a blade maker by that name in the sources I had.
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