Japanese translation

junker · 10th September 2010, 04:45 PM

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, 08:52 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, 09:42 AM

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, 12:58 PM

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
-------------------------------------------------------
Richard Stein, PhD
Old Puukkophile
NKCA Life Member

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

junker · 13th September 2010, 03:59 PM

Thanks,
from Dirk

10th September 2010, 04:45 PM	#1
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	Japanese translation 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 Attached Images

11th September 2010, 09:42 AM	#3
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	pictures Hello, here are the best pictures i can take with my camera. Hope it will help. Blade length is 59 cm at all. Attached Images

10th September 2010, 08:52 PM	#2
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	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 ------------------------------------------------------- Richard Stein, PhD Old Puukkophile NKCA Life Member Japanese Sword Guide http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

11th September 2010, 12:58 PM	#4
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	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 ------------------------------------------------------- Richard Stein, PhD Old Puukkophile NKCA Life Member Japanese Sword Guide http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

13th September 2010, 03:59 PM	#5
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	Thanks, from Dirk