Tadayuki Translation Assistance

[dwmc]

Dear NMB members,

I have translated this sword to what I believe to be a 1600's Tadayuki. Possibly 2nd/3rd Gen.

I'm having a bit of trouble with the reverse side inscription I think is (Motte namban testsu kore saku), but a couple of the kanji (namban tetsu) don't seem quite the same as other examples I've found. Please take a quick look when you get a chance and let me know what you think.

Thanks in advance, hopefully the photos are adequate.

Dave

[Stephen]

spining wheel got to go round and round and round and round....images must be HUGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[dwmc]

How do I stop spinning wheel going round and round???

 

Dave

[dwmc]

Not sure what occurred with photos. Will repost when I get it sorted out.

 

My apologies,

 

Dave

[Stephen]

maybe file size?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[dwmc]

Thanks, I'll give it a try...

 

Dave

[dwmc]

Simply don't have clue as to what occurred with pictures. Photos posted in the past loaded perfectly.

 

Will repost in furture as problem is resolved...

 

Dave

[Brian]

Loading fine now. Sometimes the database might be a bit slow.

[k morita]

Thank you Brian.

 

Hi,

Ura-side inscription says "Made from Shisō-tetsu" (以志相鐡作之).
Shisō-tetsu(穴栗鐡 / 志相鐡) was a name of high-quality iron sand produced from Tajima/Harima province.
Shisō-tetsu also called "Chigusa-tetsu"(千種鐡).

[dwmc]

Mr. Morita,

 

I continue to be in awe of your knowledge of Nihonto! Your translation has allowed me to finally understand the proper meaning of the inscription and will certainly prompt me to research the use of  " Chigusa-tetsu".

 

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

 

Dave