A friend got this little curiosity probably about 10 years ago or more and I ended up with it but I don't really know what it is. Curious if anybody can identify the Kanji or add any info for me.
I was thinking about rehandling it (existing handle is really narrow and not seated fully anymore, though tight) and cleaning it up ..maybe to trade or maybe to keep...but before I do, would like to know what I'm working on.
It's single bevel and short at about 165mm. Kind of feels like a mini yanagiba. It was kurouchi but that has largely faded. Couple pics attached. Any help much appreciated.
I was thinking about rehandling it (existing handle is really narrow and not seated fully anymore, though tight) and cleaning it up ..maybe to trade or maybe to keep...but before I do, would like to know what I'm working on.
It's single bevel and short at about 165mm. Kind of feels like a mini yanagiba. It was kurouchi but that has largely faded. Couple pics attached. Any help much appreciated.