Newbie Help With Translation

[soflabrian]

Hi everyone, I've owned this blade for a while and never knew the history of it. I would like to have someone complete it, but wanted to make sure it was worth investing in it since it would be a major investment for me. Most of my others are ww2 which I inherited from my uncle. I believe this one to be older though.

[ROKUJURO]

Soflabrian,

a photo would make it easier to help.

And please be so kind to sign all posts with a real first name plus an initial as is the rule here.

[soflabrian]

i appologize. Having trouble with the pic using an iPad.

Brian G

[soflabrian]

let me know if you need a better pic. thanks Brian G

[soflabrian]

one more

[Ray Singer]

Perhaps 三条小鍛冶

 

Translates as Sanjo Kokaji.

 

http://www.sho-shin.com/sanjo.htm

 

Best regards,

Ray

[soflabrian]

Thank you Ray. The one thing I do remember is that it supposedly came from the 14th century. I guess that would fall into the late school?

[Ray Singer]

That is correct. Your sword is signed katana-mei. I don't know offhand how often that is seen from this school.

 

Best regards,

Ray

 

 

 

Thank you Ray. The one thing I do remember is that it supposedly came from the 14th century. I guess that would fall into the late school?

[soflabrian]

Anything else I can do to narrow it down?

Thanks,

Brian

[Ray Singer]

Clearer photos would be helpful and I am sure that, with better photos of the blade, nakago and mei, others will be able to give you more feedback on your sword.

 

Best regards,

Ray

[soflabrian]

Sounds great! Thank you so much for your help Ray. I'm working on some better pics but cameras don't seem to work with me. Lol.

[Ray Singer]

Hi Brian,

 

You are based out of South Florida (referring to your username)? If so and you'd like to get together, please send me a PM.

 

Best regards,

Ray