vherridge91

Hello it's me again. So my partner has really gone all out and bought a uchigatana from a antique arms dealer in the UK. Again no makers signature but there is a signature on the tsuba. Wondered if you guys could decipher at all? Many thanks and kind regards, Vikki

And yes I can see what you are saying, he actually bought another today that is made under the feif the Mori clan which is much more beautifully crafted.

Here are some better photos. There is some damage to it and a chap we spoke to today is pretty certain that it's been covered in rust at some point and cleaned. Many thanks

Thank you for your prompt reply. When you say cast copy, what does this mean exactly? There are nips and chunks out of the edges of the tsuba. Which symbol would depict the date exactly? Also the symbols on the right of the blade groove, does this say soten? Many thanks

Good afternoon, My partner purchased this tsuba from a small antique shop in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. We have been trying and trying to figure out the signature on the tsuba. We have been told that the signature is dulled probably due to cleaning of the tsuba. When we were sold it, we were told it's most likely 17th century, however another chap has now told us that it could be late Edo. Any help would be greatly appreciated as it seems that you have some pros on this forum! I have attached a photo for your viewing. Many thanks and kindest regards, Victoria