Hi, Looking for information on piece

[Sanstine]

Hi All,

 

I've heard many great things about this respectable site and members. I'm looking to begin research on the history of my piece passed down from my grandfather. If anybody can help beginning with the pics posted, I would very much appreciate it. I am also located in the Washington, DC metro area and would be happy to meet anybody interested in seeing first hand. (email: scottanstine@gmail.com)

 

I also have many more pics besides what I posted. Just let me know if you'd like me to send them to you.

 

Thanks all!!!

[Jamie]

It's easier to read posted this way.

[Grey Doffin]

Hi name please,

Sadatoshi Saku (made by Sadatoshi), I believe. No idea which Sadatoshi. BTW, this isn't a Japanese military sword; it's an older, traditionally made Samurai sword, true Nihonto.

Grey

[Sanstine]

Jamie, thanks for flipping the picture!

 

Grey, sorry I thought my signature was set to show automatically (Scott Anstine). Thanks for the info. I think I clicked on the Military forum by accident.

 

Thanks!

[k morita]

Hi,

[Sanstine]

Thanks Morita!

 

Here are some more pics of the Saya hopefully in order. There may be a little overlapping, I hope the resolution is good quality.

 

Thanks again!

[Nobody]

The pictures are a little out of focus and dark. I tried to read the writing as follows;

 

祖父ヨリ傳来 - Transmitted from my grandfather

仙臺白石貞俊作 - Made by Shiroishi/Shiraishi Sadatoshi in Sendai

 

福島縣南會津郡大松川 - (Address) Fukushima-ken, Minami Aizu-gun, Omatsukawa

佐藤英治出品 - Exhibited by Sato Eiji/Hideharu

 

價格推定壹千円- The presumed value: 1,000 Yen

[k morita]

Moriyama san.

Thank you for an accurate translation, Moriyama san.

 

Hi Scott,

Thank you for sharing the photos.

Maybe this sword is shinshinto.

Former owner described "Made by Shiroishi/Shiraishi(family name) Sadatoshi in Sendai" as sword-smith's place.

Maybe, I believe that the description as "Sendai" is a misunderstanding by former owner.

And,I believe that Shiraishi/Shiroishi Sadatoshi was a sword-smith in Takada clan in Echigo province in late Edo period.(Honma's meikan on page 360) .

Echigo and Fukushima in Aizu are very short distances.

 

I think that you should take judge(shinsa) this sword. :D

[Sanstine]

Thank you Morita! I hear they will not accept any blade not in full polish, is that true? If so do you have any recommended polishers?

 

Thanks so much!

[Lance]

Hello Jamie,

A couple of years back I submitted a sword that wasn't in full polish to the NTHK (npo) when they visited the states and it passed and received papers. Everything was visible for the most part but the point was scratchd up making the boshi a little harder to see than the rest, but it was still visible. I couldn't attend and sent the sword to one of the organizers and they did it for me, then sent it back to me afterwards. The same NTHK group is doing another Shinsa in the US, early October in Minneapolis MN. Below is a link to a post with some of the details, you could contact the poster and get more input on your sword, and if the condition would be good enough to get an opinion for it.

 

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10537

 

He's one of the organizers, I already reserved a spot and am sending him a sword to submit

for me, as they are offering a service to submit blades for people if they couldn't be there in person.

Hope this helps,

Lance