Mei translation help please

[drb 1643]

Can some of the members here please help me with the translation of this tang. The smith I believe is Shibata Ka but a full tang translation would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all in advance,

Tom

[drb 1643]

Here’s the reverse as I couldn’t post both together due to file size.

Thanks again,

Tom

[Bruce Pennington]

The date is October 1937, but I can't do the other stuff.

[drb 1643]

Thanks Bruce!

[k morita]

Hi,  It's a great discovery !!!!

 

 

果以笹搔鍛作之　　  (Shibata) Ka made this using the Sasagaki forging method.

 

I think, the swords made using this forging method(sasagaki forging method) are very rare and valuable.
The cross section of this sword is shown in the photo below.

 

[drb 1643]

Thank you Mr. Morita, I really appreciate your help and expertise.

Tom

[k morita]

I'm so excited to see this sword.

Because I knew from an old book that he made a few swords by that Sasagaki method.
That inscription(Sasagaki forging method .... ) and his signature on his sword are very valuable.
Please preserve that sword carefully.

[drb 1643]

I’ll post pictures when I get a chance and yes, I will definitely take good care of it. Is there any place where I can find information on the sasagaki method?

Tom

[k morita]

Hi,

 

See http://ohmura-study.net/231.html    (Japanese language) 

And  a book 近代戦と日本刀(Modern warfare and Japanese swords)  pub 1943,on page 64 ,by Honami Koson.  (Japanese language)

I took a cross-sectional photo of that sword from this book.

[Brian]

Fantastic discovery! If Morita san says this is significant, then it really is. What an interesting and complex construction!
Sharing this with the military section.

[drb 1643]

Here’s some pictures of the sword. I’m sorry that I couldn’t take professional photos but I’m hoping that you will be able to see enough to enjoy. The blade length is 27.5 inches.

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Edited October 17, 2023 by drb 1643

[drb 1643]

Some more.

[Michaelr]

WOW that’s a beauty Tom. It would look great on my wall.  Congratulations and thank you for sharing 

  MikeR

[Bruce Pennington]

Found another by Ka on Ed Marshall's site: SHIBATA KA – Yakiba.com.  He's got some more info on the smith at the bottom of the page.