Kanji id

[ptolemy]

兼松　作　kanematsu saku
銀三鋼 ginsan kou

ty

 

[minibatataman]

Since this thread is still around, I'd like to ask about this one too if you guys don't mind. I saw this on Reddit and was curious who the maker is, thank you.

 

[KenHash]

Looks like Kappabashi 合羽橋
Tsubaya.　鍔屋

 

[SirCutAlot]

I hope someone can help me !

SirCutALot.

 

[KenHash]

Looks like Seikondoujou 精魂道場。

That Hizou 秘造　made me laugh. Makes me think it was made in secret or something. Wondering if there is some serious meaning. No idea.

 

[SirCutAlot]

Thank you @KenHash ! Do you know the meaning of the circle with 2 stripes ?

I started polishing it a bit, and maybe the secret is a very high layer damascus cladding ?

SirCutALot

 

[KenHash]

Thank you @KenHash ! Do you know the meaning of the circle with 2 stripes ?

I started polishing it a bit, and maybe the secret is a very high layer damascus cladding ?

SirCutALot

I can not say with absolute certainty. But the circle with the two lines is a mark used by some Miki blacksmiths.
I believe it is the family crest of the Ashikaga family whose power built the Miki blacksmiths industry starting in the 1400s.

Ashikaga --Wikipedia (ja-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog)

 

[Ateko]

This knife arrived today, it will be present for my father. Could somebody help me what is write on it. Thanks

 

[KenHash]

兼房　Kanefusa
特殊鋼　Tokushukou (special steel)

Brand is 藤原　兼房　Fujiwara Kanefusa Seki

 

[jonnachang]

Any help in identifying this kanji would be appreciated. Thanks fam.

 

[KenHash]

Pretty worn but probably said Tadafusa 忠房.