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I feel it may be an important bladesmith signature that seems to be on the rarer side of information. Beautifully shaped wakizashi out of polish but very well made. It haunts me. The mei was covered with a big rust flake that fell off in shipping From Japan. I’ve been trying to identify it for years now. I’m fascinated with Nihonto. But I understand I’m an extreme novice just looking through your doorway if you will. There aren’t many bishu ju nobuie out there for reference. I do appreciate your time. Doesn’t look gimei to me. I have a masamune tanto that I assume is gimei. Just very curious and interested in sending it for all things good. I am not interested in value. Only history of the smith and the quality of the blade steel treatment etc. Japanese bladesmiths lived colorful lives that interest me. And we as the world are fortunate that they documented so much of their culture. With respect not to be annoying to this forum.

Years late. But I believe this thread is relevant to my wakizashi I got from Japan. It reads bishu ju nobuie?

Thank you so much. You are appreciated.

Added picture due to size thanks to anyone and everyone

Nobody’s been able to identify this wakizashi signature. Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance for reading this and taking time out of your day.

Wakizashi signed bishu ju "Nobuie"??

Thank you very much uwe! Nobuie is what I think as well.

Hello I am very new to nihonto. Your forum has been very informative for direction of Nihonto study. Will anyone please help with this wakizashi mei. Thank you