Identification
• The Maker: This blade was crafted by Kojima Kanemichi (born Kojima Tokijiro, 1902-1978). He was one of the most prominent and highly skilled master swordsmiths operating in Seki during World War II.
• Historical Ranking: He was designated as an
Rikugun Jumei Tösho (Army Contracted Swordsmith) and consistently ranked near the very top of his peers in modern smithing exhibitions. He scored a high "Special Honor" ranking in the 1941 Sword Exhibition, placing him in the upper tiers of wartime makers.
• The Legacy: The name "Kanemichi" is highly respected. He founded a major lineage of swordsmiths in Seki, training family members like his younger brother (Kanetoki) and his sons (such as Daidõ/Kanemichi Il), ensuring the traditional smithing arts survived long into the post-war era.
Summary of Your Sword
Your sword is a genuine, verified World War II Japanese Officer's Shin-gunto blade, hand-signed by a highly regarded master smith from Seki (Kanemichi), and formally inspected and approved by the army arsenal control units between 1940 and 1945. The total edge blade is 26” This sword will be shipped insured to buyer.
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