Scogg Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 A friend recently got this wakizashi in a bulk purchase, and I helped walk him through getting the tsuka off. He sent me these photos and would love to learn more about it. Cheers, -Sam Quote
Ray Singer Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 The zokumei (personal name) is not totally clear, but this seems to refer to Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Sukesada. 3 Quote
Scogg Posted February 24 Author Report Posted February 24 Thank you Ray! You’re a huge help. He took some more photos, but not sure if they are any more clear. He’s very excited to have got it! Much appreciated, -Sam Quote
Ray Singer Posted February 24 Report Posted February 24 The other side is: Bishu Osafune junin 1 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted February 24 Report Posted February 24 The zokumei appears to be 七兵衛 (Shichibeijo). 2 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted February 24 Report Posted February 24 Maybe with zokumyo: Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Shichibei no Jo Sukesada 2 Quote
Scogg Posted February 24 Author Report Posted February 24 Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your help, and my friend who has this sword, is beyond excited to have found something 'so old'. ( he usually just collects militaria rifles ) Should I assume this piece to be gimei? Or is the rather specific mei, a good sign for zaimei? Cheers, -Sam Quote
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