Wakizashi translation assistance

[fran]

Hello. Hope you are doing well.

I purchased a signed wakizashi and need some asistence to translate it. I will be very grateful if someone could translate it for me (i do not like ia translations in objects like this one), and give some time range, even if its broad.

Greetings from an argentinian mate.

Francisco.

[Ganko]

It is signed Taira Yukinaga.

[fran]

Thanks Tom! Do you have any idea of a time period?

[nulldevice]

51 minutes ago, fran said:

Thanks Tom! Do you have any idea of a time period?

The 1st gen was active around Tenbun era (天文, 1532-1555)

[Mark S.]

From Sesko A-Z Japanese Swordsmiths:

 

[fran]

Tranks to both for the info! 

[YourBabyBjornBorg]

 

I wonder what this could be, looks like 述 with a fancy 辶, or a ホ......with a fancy 辶 orz

 

Edited: Forgot to mention that Katakana (like ホ) are sometimes used for inventory control purposes from the Edo period to pre-WWII.

[fran]

6 hours ago, YourBabyBjornBorg said:

 

I wonder what this could be, looks like 述 with a fancy 辶, or a ホ......with a fancy 辶 orz

 

Edited: Forgot to mention that Katakana (like ホ) are sometimes used for inventory control purposes from the Edo period to pre-WWII.

Great info, thanks. That katakana was a later adittion? Or the blade is from the Edo/pre WWII period?

[YourBabyBjornBorg]

55 minutes ago, fran said:

Great info, thanks. That katakana was a later adittion? Or the blade is from the Edo/pre WWII period?

 

Sorry! I misspoked. This practice can also be found in the late Muromachi, very close to the early Edo period, so Tenbun is possible.

 

 

Also, here is a Yukinaga on the NTHK (not the NBTHK) magazine. I'm looking for more after dinner : )

 

.......and that's pretty much it, very few Taira Yukinaga found, plus this Oshigata, also from NTHK.

 

[fran]

Wow, i guess is quite an old blade. I appreciate you taking the time. Thanks.

Francisco.

[ROKUJURO]

Francisco,

you did not show the blade but only the NAKAGO. Signatures can be faked, and in your case, the NAKAGO has been 'worked' on. I don't think it has its original shape.

The age of a blade is not only determined by a signature, and in addition, quality and condition are much more important than age.

[fran]

2 hours ago, YourBabyBjornBorg said:

 

Sorry! I misspoked. This practice can also be found in the late Muromachi, very close to the early Edo period, so Tenbun is possible.

 

 

Also, here is a Yukinaga on the NTHK (not the NBTHK) magazine. I'm looking for more after dinner : )

 

.......and that's pretty much it, very few Taira Yukinaga found, plus this Oshigata, also from NTHK.

 

Thanks for the info! 

[fran]

50 minutes ago, ROKUJURO said:

Francisco,

you did not show the blade but only the NAKAGO. Signatures can be faked, and in your case, the NAKAGO has been 'worked' on. I don't think it has its original shape.

The age of a blade is not only determined by a signature, and in addition, quality and condition are much more important than age.

Hello Jean. I did post a picture of the blade. If more detailed photos are needed i can post them. 

I also have some concerns on the shape of the nakago, do you think is a fake signature? 

Thanks for your time. 

Fran.

[ROKUJURO]

Francisco,

the blade photo gives an idea of the SUGATA, but to say more, detailed photos are necessary. Unfortunately, your blade is in bad condition, so it is possible that even good photos may not hold sufficient information.

I have no blades for comparison so I cannot comment on the authenticity. Just from the NAKAGO, it looks KOTO to me, but this is only based on images.

For making better photos, please look into your PMs.