Honami Koson Saya-Gaki Please

[Grey Doffin]

Hi guys,

This sword is for sale on my site, if that makes a difference to you.  A potential customer has asked if I have a translation of the saya-gaki and I don't.  If any of you can help I'd be most appreciative.

Thanks,  Grey

[SteveM]

Try this

(spoiler for those who want to give it a go.)

 

濃州直江志津兼久

Nōshū Naoe Shizu Kanehisa

 

長さ貮尺貮寸壱分大磨上無銘也

Nagasa 2 shaku 2 sun ichi-bun Ōsuriage mumei nari

 

昭和拾七年壬午五月中浣

Shōwa 17 (mizunoeuma), May (mid-month)

 

本阿弥光遜

Hon'ami Kōson

 

 

 

edit: I figured out the other kanji I was missing... The complete sayagaki is now included above

[Derek]

I had a really good look at that sword in Chicago, and it is brilliant. 

Not exactly what I collect, but it would be a fantastic sword to own; very healthy and loaded with activity.

A great guy to deal with too!

[Katsujinken]

To me Naoe Shizu offers such a great combination of elegance and power. Would love to see what NBTHK has to say about this blade, especially since the [very special] sayagaki puts it down to a specific smith.

[Grey Doffin]

Thank you Steve,

I really appreciate the help.

Grey