athomasgcp

So if the name on the tang is only signed 肥前国忠次 (Hizen no Kuni Tadatsugu) is that the same as Hizen No Kuni Tadatsugu Saku (肥前国忠次作) aka Nakao Tadatsugu?? If so, I didn’t realize the Swordsmiths would sign tangs differently. .Just don’t want to get my hopes up if it’s not the same person. It appears that -“Nakao Tadatsugu was a decent swordsmith.

The shirasaya is rather crude. Which is why I would like to replace with traditional mountings.

Here is more pics of the sword. It measures 34.5 inches from end to end. Thanks, Thomas

I can post more pictures of the blade itself if this would help? It was in Shirasaya and the habaki is missing. I would like to get a tsuka and other traditional mountings for this blade. Assuming this was an officer's sword? The Shirasaya is less than desirable condition. I also did not see any other stamps or markings on the tang? This also lead me to believe it is hand forged. Thanks Thomas

Hello, Looking for some help with translating this Mei. Any help would be appreciated. It’s a family heirloom from my grandfather. Just would like to know some history with the sword smith.