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Thanks Colin,

I have seen the other tsuba in a catalogue reference, making this Toshinaga I believe to be a 19th century smith. Here is the whole tsuba and the fittings with it on the Yasutsuna wakizashi that was translated earlier in this forum. I thought the steel tsuba and fittings had a chrome coating, due to the corrosion -  possibly added later? Here is the tsuba, with subtle interwoven design. 

Thanks John, looks like your translation is trumps.

Gary

cheers, thank you.

A follow up question to my Wakizashi request - this tsuba with a chrome like coating was poorly mated to the wakizashi. Any translation is appreciated.

Hello forum knowledge bank - I am a new member seeking a translation of the mei below (I am a maker not a collector so my Japanese is severely limited). I have spent the day searching the avenues of information without success, so have turned to the experts. I have indicated where I believe the marks are on the nakago, from other age indents. I am researching the details for a friend who owns it so it is not for sale. 

Thank you for any assistance you may be able to provide.

Details:

type: Wakizashi

length: 40cm

condition: generally good condition, some cut marks across the blade side, some very minor V cuts into the ha.

fittings: probably fitted at a later time, chrome? tsuba (with mei) and a solid wood handle, possible field married.