Information request on Suzuki Sadanori

[BRUNROX]

Greetings !

 

I have a Wakizashi that I translated to Suzuki Kaga Kami Sadanori. I understand that it would be a Shinto era sword, and made by the Shodai, Settsu Province. (If I am wrong on any of this please correct me.)

 

My request is for an Oshigata of this Smith, my library is very thin, and also a correct translation of the date. The first Kanji

I believe is for the Genroku period, but can not seem to put it all together. (Still a NewB ) Thanks to all. Best Regards,

 

Mario P.

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Fx ... directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BT ... directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Jk ... directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Jk ... directlink

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

The nengo reads Genroku hachi nen ni gatsu hi. (1795, 2nd month) Sadanori was in the Inoue Shinkai school.

 

This sword is probably gimei; i will provide an oshigata tomorrow.

[BRUNROX]

Thank You Jacques, I'm very interested in seeing original Oshigata.

 

This is a typical example of "Buy the blade, not the name". I had no idea of who the Smith was when I bought it, until I did some research when back at home. Ironically ,after hours of comparing Kanji symbols, the only one I was able to descipher was the "Nori" Kanji, and from there working backwards. (I did mention I'm a NewB). Regards, Mario P.

[Jacques]

Hi,

the oshigata promised.

 

 

[Eric H]

For comparison

 

Eric

[BRUNROX]

Thank You Gentlemen, I can see some significant differences in the Kanji from these examples.

 

Jacques , Isn't the Genroku Period from 1688 to 1703 ? Your translation on the Date was 1795, mistake in the typing or is that was is actually written ?

 

Your help is greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Mario P.

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

Jacques , Isn't the Genroku Period from 1688 to 1703 ? Your translation on the Date was 1795, mistake in the typing or is that was is actually written ?

 

Yes it's a big mistake, date is 1695. Sorry