kotachi Posted November 9, 2023 Report Posted November 9, 2023 Hi Everyone, I just got a new tsuba in the mail today and photographed it. I have been trying to work on the translation of the signature and am totally stuck. Not sure if this is some calligraphy style of kanji. Only one I think I know is the Shi 子 for the last one but maybe it is some type of kao. Thanks for the help, I am super excited about the carving and inlay and have no plans to sell it. -Jay G. 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted November 9, 2023 Report Posted November 9, 2023 弘知 + kao. Unsure of the reading, Hirokazu is possible. Quote
Ray Singer Posted November 9, 2023 Report Posted November 9, 2023 https://www.samuraim...samurai-sword-t-408/ 1 Quote
kotachi Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Posted November 9, 2023 Thank you so much Ray! I would have never gotten it on my own, google translate kept giving me a 5 for the first character. Here is the backside. I would love any opinions or extra information on this smith any member can provide. Could it be Hamano school? Thanks again. 2 Quote
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