Translation Confirmation and Interesting Sword

[benatthelake]

I believe the translation is Matsuda Kanetake Saku. Not sure what is before and whether or not it's important. I get the Stamp is non traditional but it has some interesting parts which I believe are not Army.

 

Thoughts

Ben

[benatthelake]

Additional pics. Is is common for military swords to be customized like this? Does it make it more valuable? Paid $1,500...not sure if it was a good deal. Blade is very nice...sharpened to Tsuba. I'm pretty sure semi traditional...oil quenched, machine made, etc.

[benatthelake]

Blade pics..

[cabowen]

Showa-to made with Yasuki steel for iai, refitted for military service.

[benatthelake]

Showa-to made with Yasuki steel for iai, refitted for military service.

 

Chris: Thank you for your reply. So included in the Mei is the reference to the use of Yasuki steel? That is interesting. I can pick up the rest of the conversation on this in the Military sword area. thanks again.

 

Any chance you could provide an exact translation? Thanks!

Ben

[David McDonald]

Dear Ben

 

以wo motte (using)

安Yasu

来ki

鋼Hagane (steel) (most likely the kanji - but looks different on your sword)

松Matsu

田da

兼Kane

高taka (I am not sure as the images is un-clear in this area)

作Saku

 

hope that helps

 

later

david mcdonald

[benatthelake]

David

 

Thank you....very helpful. Now just have to decide what to do with it. Sell or keep. I want a true nihonto sword.