2 tantos translation help.

[sechan]

Hi guys, please help to read these 2 signed tantos. 

Thanks,

Steve.

[Ray Singer]

The inscription on the blade itself is Sanjo Yoshinori saku. A tribute to the koto smith (not actually an example of his work).

[ROKUJURO]

Steve,

The second TANTO (no plural "s" - Japanese nouns don't have a plural form) is signed YOSHINORI, but it is obviously a very late tourist piece, possibly late 19th to early 20th century. Traditionally made swords are signed on the NAKAGO, not on the blade.

To facilitate reading, always show photos tip-upwards.

[sechan]

Thanks guys.

[SteveM]

Signature on the 1st tantō is 頼正 Yorimasa.