Info and Translation on Japanese Shira-saya sword

[Rjizzle10]

Hey, 

I’m trying to learn more about this sword and the translation on the tang. 
 

blade measures 17.5” tip to notch and 22.4” tip to tang

 

overall appears to be in great condition and mounted in old Japanese shira-saya

 

 

[Shugyosha]

Bishu Osafune Sukesada is the signature I think though the last two kanji are worn. (Made at) Osafune in the province of Bizen (by) Sukesada. 
 

There were around 50 smiths with this signature knocking out swords to feed the 16th century wars in Japan. So it’s pre 1600 and a real samurai sword, but probably not rare or precious. 

[Geraint]

Dear RJ.

 

Can we have a first name please?  This might be Bishu Osafune Sukesada.  If you think this is in good condition then don't buy anything yet.  Compare here, https://www.toukenko...&katana_A030320.html  and in many other places.  The hadori, if it is even that, on the sword you posted is at best amateurish, the shape of the nakago is odd and the boshi needs looking at.

 

Does this sword have papers?  If so then let's have a look.  Personally I would walk away from this one.  No, actually I would run.

 

I see I have been beaten to it.

 

All the best.

[Rjizzle10]

First of all thank you guys for the prompt responses. I do appreciate your knowledge! 

 

The Nakago is thinner in appearance than the one on that link you sent where it has less taper, but the shape is comparable to most swords I’ve seen.

 

I’ve included better pictures of the tip to observe the boshi, and also a few additional photos.

 

No papers with this one.

 

 

[Rjizzle10]

2 hours ago, Geraint said:

Dear RJ.

 

Can we have a first name please? 

You got it right! It’s RJ

[Rjizzle10]

2 hours ago, Shugyosha said:

Bishu Osafune Sukesada is the signature I think though the last two kanji are worn. (Made at) Osafune in the province of Bizen (by) Sukesada. 
 

There were around 50 smiths with this signature knocking out swords to feed the 16th century wars in Japan. So it’s pre 1600 and a real samurai sword, but probably not rare or precious. 

 Alright, thank you! So you think it’s from the Muromachi Period(1492-1569 A.D)?

[Shugyosha]

Yes. 
 

Probably 1500s rather than 1400s though. IIRC this was when most smiths signing this way were working. I take it there’s no date on the other side of the tang? 

[Rjizzle10]

8 minutes ago, Shugyosha said:

Yes. 
 

Probably 1500s rather than 1400s though. IIRC this was when most smiths signing this way were working. I take it there’s no date on the other side of the tang? 

Alright,

No stamps or markings that I can tell on the other side.