Translation Help

[Edward G]

Good Afternoon all:  Please help with the translation of this old Wakizashi Gunto.  I think I have the makers name correct, but I am lost on the province.   It looks to me like the swordsmith is Kane Sada and he maybe a resident of Echizen.  Any thoughts?

 

Thanks

 

Edward G   

[uwe]

It’s “奥州” (Ōshū) Ed!

[Edward G]

Thank You Uwe Sacklowsi, does the sword smith's name appear correct?

 

Edward G.

[Bugyotsuji]

奥州住兼定

Ō-Shū Jū Kanesada

(Assuming that last character is correct)

cf http://sanmei.com/contents/media/A72466_W5083_PUP.htm

 

Motto: “We assume nothing”

[Edward G]

Thank You Piers and again Thanks to Uwe.  I would never have gotten the Oshu.

 

Edward G.