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junker 10th September 2010 03:45 PM

Japanese translation
 
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Hi,
i get a wakizashi with a subscribed blade.
This one seems to be shortened in older times.
Here is the inscription wich i tryed to draw.
Has anyone an idea how the signs are correct and what they mean ?
Is there a swordmaker who could be identified ?

Photos from the whole piece will come a little late, i promiss

Dirk

Rich 10th September 2010 07:52 PM

Dirk -

Need a clear photo or good rubbing (oshigata) before even thinking about translation. Can't make out anything from the drawing. Sorry.

Rich S
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Richard Stein, PhD
Old Puukkophile
NKCA Life Member

Japanese Sword Guide
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

junker 11th September 2010 08:42 AM

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Hello,
here are the best pictures i can take with my camera.
Hope it will help.
Blade length is 59 cm at all.

Rich 11th September 2010 11:58 AM

It's definitely part of the sword smith's signature (mei), but has been partially cut off (suriage) and is too rusted that I can't translate what is left. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Rich S
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Richard Stein, PhD
Old Puukkophile
NKCA Life Member

Japanese Sword Guide
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

junker 13th September 2010 02:59 PM

Thanks,
from Dirk


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