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Need Translation of WWII Samurai Sword Tang Symbols


Isley

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Hi Gabriella,

The whole signature is Yanagawa Ju Hisakuni Saku: Resident of Yanagawa Hisakuni made. Your sword is signed on the side of the blade that was used, with a few exceptions, for early tachi form swords (before 1400) and the signature looks to be very much younger than that. As your sword doesn't fit with any of the exceptions I'm aware of, I suspect your sword's signature is bogus.

Anybody out there have a better idea?

Grey

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There is a Showa smith listed as Fukuoka Hisakuni, perhaps this is him?  Gabriella, could we see some more pictures of the sword, both mounts and blade? 

 

Oh, and by the way, even if the signature is wrong that does not mean the sword is of no interest. 

 

All the best.

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