Wakizashi Signatures Help

[shibeni]

Hello, it is too much kanjis to be able to read signatutes on both sides of nakago in Wakizashi blade. Kindly ask for any help.

Bojan S.

[AndyMcK]

Hello Bojan is this the same blade?

 

I think people can get a better view from these. And a note, this is for sale in FB group so might want to share that information as well if the seller is a member here.

 

Br,

 

Antti

[shibeni]

Yes it is, I reservate it. But seler has no detailed description of mei. I learned first to check, ask and than buy.

Thank you,

Bojan S.

[Jussi Ekholm]

小林伊勢守国輝 - Kobayashi Ise no Kami Kuniteru

 

Edit*

 

And I think the date is 延宝三年八月日 - Enpō 3

 

Here you can see a katana that is papered, signed and dated to Enpō 3: https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-kobayashi-ise-kami-kuniteru

[shibeni]

Thank you very much Jussi..looks genuine mei compare to Aoi teference. It is extra atribution beside..ending with ...saku kore?

[AndyMcK]

I would say 80/20 on gimei, strikes on the wakizashi look shallow to me and some discrepansies in the kanji. But it could also be the light and photo.

 

Antti

[shibeni]

Thank you very much for translation help and second opinion on mei.

Best regards,

Bojan S.

[Surfson]

Well done Jussi, I'm impressed!