translation on 43' shin- gunto showato

[Tank Destroyer]

The other side of the tang

[Tank Destroyer]

Sorry for the quality on the pictures but wanted to show the date on the sword

[Tank Destroyer]

Help me to understand grass writing

[Stu W]

Here is one of his, made in October 43, that I own. Also Nagoya stamped.

Regards,
Stu

[ghp95134]

Help me to understand grass writing

"Grass writing" is a cursive script, so called because of its flowing style not unlike tall grass waving in the wind.

The example below shows regular script, called "kaisho," for the words 草書 sou-sho [literally "grass writing"], followed by the same kanji in "grass writing."


Here's a short and quick primer explaining three styles of calligraphy .... there are more styles! Although it says "Japanese calligraphy," the styles were borrowed from China.

Wiki shows links to five styles.


--Guy

[Tank Destroyer]

The sword I have is August 43, correct? Real good photos Stu its nice to see another sword from the same maker. Thanks for the lesson on grass writing I will study up. Marty

[Tank Destroyer]

I just love this forum. Because of the information gained here I was able to dig deeper on finding the sword smiths real name. He name is Kataoko, Itoshi born April 1, 1895 worked rikugun-Jumel-Tosho died Dec 2, 1965. Marty