Mumei, Suriage Katana, With Four Mekugiana

[Prewar70]

I haven't had the sheet fully translated yet so appreciate that info. I was reading about the Ishido school and how they were very similar in style to Bizen smiths. Who was the specific smith they wrote down or was it just how you stated. It would be interesting to see if the NBTHK would come to the same conclusion.

[Surfson]

Not 100% sure, but off the top of my head it could be Bishu Osafune Ju (Jirosaemon - not sure about these kanji) Sukesada.  Maybe Ray or somebody else can do it

[J Reid]

Seems they went for an early shinto period Sukesada before deciding the blade was more likely Ishido work. Then from there they honed it down to Tsunemitsu, specifically, based on workmanship.. Someone had a trigger finger hot for Bizen for sure.

[vajo]

Hello James,

 

my two cents to your sword. In my eyes it is a very nice and well forged early shinto sword. Your sword doesn't need a poolish. The condition is good enough to see all and there are no big scratches or damage at all. 

I like it.

 

Best

 

Chris

[Ray Singer]

The previous attribution was to Kozuke Daijo Sukesada.

[Surfson]

I knew you could get it Ray!