Echizen-ju TAKAHISA-saku Help with Meikan and Era

[benatthelake]

My first Nihonto purchased from Yuji Fukuoka and Tokugawa Art. I'll post pictures later when I have the blade in hand. I've very happy with the transaction thus far. Thanks to this board for guidance and direction.

 

Attached is the Mei (Echizen-ju TAKAHISA-saku) and the Nihonto Meikan reference page. Can anyone provide a translation of this page and confirm the era? The Nihonto Club (Swordsmith index) lists Echizen Kuni Takahisa (Kanbun era) or takahisa echizen ju fujiwara takahisa (Genroku era).

 

I believe the characteristics of this blade including the large kissaki, Length of cutting edge 70.1cm Curvature 1.4cm Width of base 30.2mm Thickness of base 7.6mm Width of Yokote 21.6cm indicate Genna era. Mr. Fukuoka believes this as well.

 

So question is...what is the exact translation from Nihonto Meikan? Thoughts on the era...Genna or Kanbun?

 

Thanks again,

Ben M.

takahisa_nihonto_meikan_p516-1.pdf

[cabowen]

There are two entries for Takahisa. One says " Echizen Kuni ju Takahisa" "around Tenwa, Echizen", the second says "Takahisa Echizen ju Fujiwara" (which seems very odd as it is the reverse of normal), "around Genroku, Echizen".

[benatthelake]

There are two entries for Takahisa. One says " Echizen Kuni ju Takahisa" "around Tenwa, Echizen", the second says "Takahisa Echizen ju Fujiwara" (which seems very odd as it is the reverse of normal), "around Genroku, Echizen".

 

Chris: Thanks for your quick translation and research.

So I should assume Tenwa era/later Kanbun?

Nihonto Club lists the Smith's Active Period 1661-1681, which makes sense covering Kanbun, Enpo, and early Tenwa. Not sure this makes a terrible amount of difference however, I'm also curious about the broader Historical events underway during the time of smithing which may have influenced the final product.

Any other thoughts are appreciated.