Kanji translation.

[xxToadxx]

Greetings,

 

I am new to the site and have need of a translation. My father has given me a sword and he gave me the history of how he came by it, but unfortunately he is unable to tell me anything about the sword itself. I have a picture of the tang with the Kanji. I am attaching it and some other pictures so if someone is able to give me more information I won't complain

[Bugyotsuji]

Well, it seems a few people have looked at it, but no definitive answers yet, so let me offer a quick stab. Be prepared for corrections!

 

Echizen no kuni ju, Kanetsugu (Kanemasa?)

 

 

PS The second character of the smith's name is hard to read like that, sideways and in that light.

[Nobody]

 

Echizen no kuni ju, Kanetsugu (Kanemasa?)

 

 

PS The second character of the smith's name is hard to read like that, sideways and in that light.

I agree with your first reading.

金次 ; maybe a smith in 1600s

[xxToadxx]

1600's? Well, seems the sword is older than I would have thought. If needed I can take another picture of the tang if that would help. I do appreciate the help so far.

[Bugyotsuji]

xxToadxx Open the Swordsmith Database top right of this page, and write Kanetsugu in the little box for Mei, and press search, and he may the very bottom one on the resulting page.

[Guido]

Mr. Toad, please sign your posts with a real name as per forum rules - thank you!

[xxToadxx]

My appologise for not signing. I am not sure what the information on the sword smith page is telling me. Can someone broaden my knowledge? Thanks

 

 

Troy

[Jacques D.]

Hi,

 

The Swordsmith Database lists a smith who worked in Etchu province during kanbun era (1661) and signed the same way as yours (Echizen no kuni ju kanetsugu). He might be the same who has made your blade.

[xxToadxx]

What does "Echizen no kuni ju kanetsugu" mean. Even after living in Okinawa for 2 years I was never able to pick up the language.

Thanks

 

Troy

[Jacques D.]

Hi,

 

"Echizen no kuni ju kanetsugu" means Kanetsugu resident in Echizen province.