Fukuju??

[Ian B3HR2UH]

An inscription on a tanto that I was recently shown has me stumped . I think that the first two characters read Fukuju which translates to long life and happiness . The third character is badly written but the left hand part appears to be number 167 in Nelson, however the right hand section doesn't match up with any of the characters that he lists . Does anyone have any ideas ?

Ian brooks

[SteveM]

I think its meant to be 剱　釼 tsurugi (or ken when its combined with the above two). 

 

Oops, put the wrong one in. Fixed it now.

[Ian B3HR2UH]

Thanks Steve , much appreciated .

Ian