Katsujinken Posted December 29, 2022 Report Posted December 29, 2022 Hi folks, I believe the mei on the blade is Dotanuki Masakuni, but I would appreciate a full transliteration (and correction if needed). The nakago on the blade may even be aged / falsely patinated! Quote
Katsujinken Posted December 29, 2022 Author Report Posted December 29, 2022 And here’s the tsuba, which has me stumped. Also probably gimei. Quote
mecox Posted December 29, 2022 Report Posted December 29, 2022 Michael, 九州肥後同田貫正国 looks like Kyushu Higo Dotanuki Masakuni, but with some rather rough cutting 1 Quote
Katsujinken Posted December 29, 2022 Author Report Posted December 29, 2022 Okay that’s what I thought. And yes, “rough” cutting for the signature is putting it lightly! It’s a good sword though. Will have a good life in the dojo. Quote
uwe Posted December 29, 2022 Report Posted December 29, 2022 Tsuba is signed “安家” + kao (Yasuie). Looks very odd…possibly cast?! Quote
Katsujinken Posted December 29, 2022 Author Report Posted December 29, 2022 Could be! I’ll take a closer look. Quote
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