The Blacksmith Posted March 9, 2024 Report Posted March 9, 2024 Bishu Osafune Suke ? The last character looks to me like it is probably Mune ? Bishu Osafune Sukemune?? Or a slightly oddly written Sada? The above said, my kanji is at best very rusty! Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 9, 2024 Report Posted March 9, 2024 Don't mind me, just practicing, but my take on it: 備前長船 祐定 Bizen Osafune Sukesada. Reference: But I'm usually wrong! Ha! Russ posted at the same time, but we agree! 2 Quote
The Blacksmith Posted March 9, 2024 Report Posted March 9, 2024 Thank you Bruce. Sukesada would be my first choice, and I have had a couple of Sukesada blades, but the last character is not clear enough for my poor kanji ! Quote
The Blacksmith Posted March 10, 2024 Report Posted March 10, 2024 I think that it is Eisho second year, 1505. But certainly don't take my word for it, I could well be wrong......... Quote
Shugyosha Posted March 10, 2024 Report Posted March 10, 2024 I think you're right Russ - looks like 永正 to me too. 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted March 10, 2024 Report Posted March 10, 2024 The Kanji do not look well executed. Quote
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