Translation. Katana and Tanto.

[gardehusar]

Hi, just need some help translating these. really hope you can help.

What does they say, and maybe age?

 

First Katana

 

Tanto

[Grey Doffin]

Hi,

The katana is signed "Higashiyama Ju Yoshihira." There is a smith listed in Hawley's (YOS1202) as working around 1681.

The tanto is signed "Suishinshi Masahide" wth a kao (seal), and dated either Bunka or Bunsei Ju Ni Nen Hachi Gatsu Hi. Either 1815 or 1829.

There were 3 generations of Masahide. The 1st was very famous and gimei (forged signature) is always a possibility with an important name.

Grey

[gardehusar]

Hey, thanks for super fast reply. I PM'ed you :-)

[Grey Doffin]

Hi guys,

These pictures were sent to Johnny (who started this thread) by Pawel Nowak. I warned him off.

Grey

[SwordGuyJoe]

Never mind, sounds like Grey helped you

 

I too was contacted about this exact sword (or picture) by a Pavel Novak (see post: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5727). Do a search on this site before you do anything... Here is another one: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=428

 

These are just two examples. Be very suspicious of these blades.

[gardehusar]

Hi guys,

These pictures were sent to Johnny (who started this thread) by Pawel Nowak. I warned him off.

Grey

 

Yes, and thank you for the warning :-)

That was why i asked, couldn't get the price to match what he wanned to sell.

 

I don't know if it's ok, but, i'll put Mr. Pawel's E-mail here, so people know that it's him.

 

Pamel Nowak's E-mail

sturmgewehr44@windowslive.com