Naginata Signed Sagamino Kami Fujiwara Kunitsugu

[rodrig4]

Hello.

Here is a naginata that I just bought.

It is the period Edo.

The blade is signed Sagamino kami fujiwara kunitsugu.

Saya 19.68 '50cm

Nagasa 17.32 '44cm

Motohaba1.18 '3cm

Sakihaba 0.98 '2.5cm

 

Could you give me a more informed opinion on this new acquisition.

Thank you.

 

       Rodriguez.

[paulb]

Dear Rodriguez

The problem is the current condition doesn't give anyone much opportunity to see anything other than the shape. From what can be seen as is:

1. Shape looks to be late Edo. It is a better shape than many naginata of this period which tend to be shorter and with a deeper curve, they look more of ceremonial use, than a weapon. Yours looks like it was meant for use. Having said that I think the Hi look to be rather clumsy suggesting the workmanship is not exceptional

2. I am more concerned regarding the heavy pitting along the edge. It looks to have lost a fare amount of metal and I am not sure how well it will polish.

 

having said the above you obviously bought it for a reason so perhaps a good starting point regarding more information is for you to share what it was you liked about it that made you decide to buy it?

[Alex A]

Hi Rodriguez., its signed Sagami no Kami Fujiwara Kunitsugu..............not Sagamino

 

Grabbing at straws here, but...

 

 just had a very speedy look through the Japanese sword index, there is a Sagami no Kami listed for Genroku period 1688

He was ranked Wazamono, but he signed (and someone correct me if im wrong) Sugu次

[ROKUJURO]

Alex, I always thought 次 was TSUGU. At least it's in the books that way.

Sorry,  I misunderstood! You meant the different KANJI in the MEI.

[Alex A]

Hi Jean, yes, sorry i mean Tsugu, last kanji. (missed off the T )

[rodrig4]

Hello.

I failed to mention that mune is Matsuba-saki.

The form of the naginata leads to think that it seems to be a ceremonial element.

Were they with forged with these characteristics?

Best regards.

 

                          Rodriguez.