Catchthis Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 I'm relatively new to this field and would appreciate any assistance on translating this sword tang if possible. Thank you. I have really enjoyed reading the post and articles in this site. Daniel Quote
kyushukairu Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 The smith is possibly Yasutsugu (康継) though you will need to provide clearer images for an accurate translation 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 Daniel,it seems to be a BIZEN OSAFUNE smith, probably YASUTSUGU as Kyle says. For better results, clean the NAKAGO (tang) carefully with your wife's toothbrush and care to have the light from the side when making photos 3 Quote
Toryu2020 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 I say Bizen Osafune Ju Kanetsugu 兼継 very poorly cut, likely gimei but then the date looks to be Genki so late late generation, low grade smith? -t 2 Quote
Ray Singer Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 Agreed, this looks like Kanetsugu to me as well. 1 Quote
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