tschnare Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Hello, I’m looking for some assistance translating the tang inscription on my Wakazashi. Any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Singer Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Bungo ju Yukinaga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschnare Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Is that what the inscription says? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Singer Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschnare Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Here’s a few more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschnare Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Is this just a common sword, and swordsmith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschnare Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Looks like it’s 17th century? I appreciate your help very much by the way, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROKUJURO Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Hi Tom, it is a WAKIZASHI (not Wakazashi). To get the best reading/translating support from the experts, it would help to post pictures of the NAKAGO (tang) - tip pointing upwards so we can read without breaking the neck - always from right above - with light from the side - well focused - against a dark background. Now that you have the translation of the signature, you can search the swordsmitn in books or online and find out the possible age of the blade. But please bear in mind that a MEI (signature) does not necessarily mean that this respective smith made your blade. Often, MEI are faked for different reasons and can only be considered genuine in case an expert team (= SHINSA) has confirmed this with a certification paper (ORIGAMI). Otherwise, have fun with your sword! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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