pt1093 Posted August 2 Report Posted August 2 Hello, I find myself challenged again with hard to discern markings on my new wakizashi, any help would be appreciated. The blade appears to be reworked as there are still remnants of the low spots of a carving on both sides. It has coarse Hada still visible, with no visible flaws other than rust damage. Other side in next post. Quote
lonely panet Posted August 2 Report Posted August 2 cute little katate-uchi from the bizen osafune school, the mei is hard to read but something like this Bishu osafune ??? mitsu. the nengo or date is beyond me but it would be pre 1600 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted August 2 Report Posted August 2 Paul, as you may have seen in other posts, images of blades should be oriented tip-upwards, especially the NAKAGO. To supply help in translating, a dark background is helpful for a good contrast plus light from the side. All photos should be sharp and well focused. The signature looks like SUKESADA (more than 30 smiths), but it is difficult to see for me. Quote
Ray Singer Posted August 2 Report Posted August 2 I believe it is: Bishu Osafune Sukesada Eiroku ni nen ni gatsu hi 1 Quote
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