Need Help Tang Translation Of Old Wakizashi

[sechan]

Hi Guys,

 

Please help to identify a master of the sword and writing on scabbard.

Thank you,

Steve. 

 

 

[Mark]

sukesada....... Bizen Ju nin Sukesada saku

[sechan]

Thank you, can the sword be linked to a particular master of Bizen region in the 16th century?

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Steve,

This is one of thousands of swords made in late Koto and signed Sukesada; not possible to tie it to a particular smith.  If it were by a master the signature would be completely different.  If you google Sukesada sword I'm sure you'll find many examples of the better made pieces, and you should be able to see the difference.

Grey

[PNSSHOGUN]

This would have been more of a mass produced item than a master work, it looks like there is some large areas of ware near the habaki as well. All in all a nice sword with the Sayagaki and Sukesada mei. They were well liked swords for being practical and having good cutting ability.

[sechan]

Hi Steve,

This is one of thousands of swords made in late Koto and signed Sukesada; not possible to tie it to a particular smith.  If it were by a master the signature would be completely different.  If you google Sukesada sword I'm sure you'll find many examples of the better made pieces, and you should be able to see the difference.

Grey

Thank you.

[sechan]

This would have been more of a mass produced item than a master work, it looks like there is some large areas of ware near the habaki as well. All in all a nice sword with the Sayagaki and Sukesada mei. They were well liked swords for being practical and having good cutting ability.

Thank you.