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Two sword tangs translation help please? Any ideas?

Submitted by jrgorospe on Thu, 2013-08-01 12:23

Hi Stan, Pete and all,

Hi Thanks for the recent interpretations on my recent post, I just bought these two swords,which were stored in an attic... and as usual I am needing help to translate the inscriptions on the tangs... The first tang is from a Gunto.. But unfortunately most of the inscription was eaten away by rust..I tried my best to get a clear shot..any ideas? The second is a wakizashi tang it is signed front and back..Thanks be waiting for your response..

Regards,
Jo

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#1Submitted by saipan59 on Fri, 2013-08-02 19:03.

Sukesada

The wakizashi is:
BISHUu OSAFUNE SUKESADA
EISHOu 7 NEN 8 GATSU HI (August 1512)

Note that Sukesada is a name that is commonly gimei.

Pete
#2Submitted by jrgorospe on Sat, 2013-08-03 06:08.

Thanks so much

Hi Pete,

Thanks for the info... I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is not gimei...anyway please do keep me posted if you know anything about the other tang... I am wanting to know if the gunto is a ww2 issue or a traditional forged one I did not include the pictures of its blade because it was neglected over time and covered with rust.. Again thanks..

Regards,
Jo
#3Submitted by saipan59 on Sun, 2013-08-04 04:38.

older?

I'm guessing that it's older - but I could be wrong.
I think the signature starts with "NOuSHUu SEKI JUU..."

Pete
#4Submitted by jrgorospe on Mon, 2013-08-05 02:58.

keep your word

Hi Pete,

Again thanks,I will keep your word on it... I will be posting again ..... till next post.

Regards,
Jo