help please......

[jakecurda]

I have come into posession of a blade and I am looking for information on the smith that made it.......

 

the signiture reads Masatsune of Musashi or Bushu...the latter part being the provence of course.........

 

the blade was cited to me to be of the 1800's, but there has also ben indication that it might be a bit older than the late 1800's than we thought it was......

 

if any one can help me, I would appriciate it........I Have had trouble reading the dateing on the tang of the blade, so I can not give a for-shure date on it......

 

also forgive my lack of correct Japanese terminology.....

 

thank you

[Curran]

Dear Jake,

 

Sounds like you have done fine reading the signature. Please post pictures of the signature, if you have them. Photos of blade are nice, but not necessary.

 

Then someone might be able to comment on smith and particular generation. Other list members know considerably more about Masatsune than I do.

 

Otherwise, state where you are (country, region, state, etc.) and list members will try to direct you to an appropriate person or club.

 

last... list protocol is sign off with your name-- and last initial if there is a chance someone has the same name as you.

 

Respectfully,

 

Curran C.

...currently in Darien, CT