So Mr. Ray Singer was kind enough to interpret this tang, but I need to match up the sword to the name, looking for opinions please

[browntrout]

Hello everyone, 

 

Ray Singer was kind enough to provide the following translation of this tang, "My best guess is. 越前__康継入道. Echizen __ Yasutsugu Nyudo." Now I need to match up the sword to the name (ideally), and would love any input from anyone on this topic. I only have the following images from my colleague who asked for help (I am an International Society of Appraisers credenled appraiser, and specialist in Asian art, antiques and antiquities, and a few times a year people come to me with swords as clients and/or colleague ask for help, so I offer to do my best). I am happy to ask for better images from my colleague if you need them, and I have posted these previously in the Translation Forum... So, does the Hamon, Kissaki, etc... fit Echizen Yasutsugu... Thanks. I am always impressed with the level of knowledge here! Sincerely, Greg.  

[browntrout]

One last image... Ray stated that this mark was "Do / Michi," and so you can see the nakago-jiri. By the way I have others, but they are of the mounts, etc..., which are all WWII. 

 

Sincerely, Greg. 

 

[Ray Singer]

There are many gimei (fake inscriptions) for Yasutsugu. This will give you more information on the lineage. 

 

https://nihontoclub.com/view/smiths/meisearch?order=field_smith_start_era_value&sort=asc&type=All&mei_op=contains&mei=康繼

[Ray Singer]

The kanji that you circled is indeed do/michi. In the inscription the last two characters are read Nyudo and when seen in an inscription refer to a lay priest name. 

 

http://tibetanbuddhi...index.php/Lay_priest

[Seth]

I am having a really hard time seeing it but here is yours next to a papered example of mine. Keep in mind it is signed Yasutsugu oite echizen saku kore. Maybe not helpful.

 

 

 

[Bugyotsuji]

Quite confusing, and possibly gimei. Not wishing to open up a can of worms, but can we see 守 after Echizen?

[Seth]

I am having trouble picking the details out. I have messed with the mei as much as I can.

 

[Alex A]

With what's available you have to assume its gimei. and price accordingly.

[Shugyosha]

Hi Greg,

Could you dust the tang with some talcum powder to try to bring out the kanji and re-post a photograph please? It won't hurt the blade and will make it smell nice too!

[Jacques D.]

Gimei until proven shoshin. Usually Yasutsugu's (Shimosaka) mei is not that close to the nakago mune but centered on the nakago shinogi, nakago jiri is usually kengyo. Nyudö would lead to the nidai.