Mei assistance

[Brian]

Sent to me with a request for assistance. The nakago looks pretty messed with, but genuine. Shin gunto mounts. Any help appreciated.

 

Brian

[cabowen]

Fukuoka ju Sue ?

 

Tame Kikugawa Shi

 

(made for Mr. Kikugawa)

[Nobody]

The last part may be Suetsugu (末次).

[cabowen]

If it is Suetsugu then the smith would most likely be Suetsugu Shigemitsu as he was from Fukuoka....

[Brian]

Thank you very much gents, it is much appreciated. I will pass the info on to the owner.

 

Brian

[peter]

Hi guys,

thanks to all involved in this post the owner will be happy, thanks Brian for the posting,

Peter

[peter]

Hi again,

would anyone guess when this was made, i,m thinking showa?

Peter

[cabowen]

yes, showa...

[peter]

Thanks Chris,

Peter

[peter]

Hi guys,

i relayed your answers to the gent who bought the sword who i,ve just learned had the information given, except he is addiment it is older that suggested,he says the smith is this guy,,,and says it,s a tachi, so much for me doing a favour,

Peter,

Blade seven was a husky naginata-naoshi by Suetsugu from the Nanbokucho era (1333-1392), a period of great stress in Japan when there were two reigning dynasties at one time. The "southern" Emperor Godiago was eventually overwhelmed by the would be usurper Emperor Komyo who had allied himself with Ashikaga Takauji. The ensuing period of almost 60 years saw battles in and around Kyoto and other mountainous areas in central Honshu. While the tachi was still the primary weapon, many naginata were used. Numerous magnificent specimens remain unto this day, often in shortened "naginata-naoshi" form.

 

#7: Suetsugu. Nanbokucho period:

[nagamaki - Franco]

Hey Brian,

 

Hi guys,

i relayed your answers to the gent who bought the sword who i,ve just learned had the information given, except he is addiment it is older that suggested,he says the smith is this guy,,,and says it,s a tachi, so much for me doing a favour,

Peter,

Blade seven was a husky naginata-naoshi by Suetsugu from the Nanbokucho era (1333-1392) ........

 

Peter,

 

Forward the following link to this fellow http://japantrip.tripod.com/Japan/osafune2.html , asking him if he sees any problems with this story.