Japanese translation

[junker]

Hi,
i get a wakizashi with a subscribed blade.
This one seems to be shortened in older times.
Here is the inscription wich i tryed to draw.
Has anyone an idea how the signs are correct and what they mean ?
Is there a swordmaker who could be identified ?

Photos from the whole piece will come a little late, i promiss

Dirk

[Rich]

Dirk -

Need a clear photo or good rubbing (oshigata) before even thinking about translation. Can't make out anything from the drawing. Sorry.

Rich S
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Richard Stein, PhD
Old Puukkophile
NKCA Life Member

Japanese Sword Guide
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

[junker]

Hello,
here are the best pictures i can take with my camera.
Hope it will help.
Blade length is 59 cm at all.

[Rich]

It's definitely part of the sword smith's signature (mei), but has been partially cut off (suriage) and is too rusted that I can't translate what is left. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Rich S
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Richard Stein, PhD
Old Puukkophile
NKCA Life Member

Japanese Sword Guide
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

[junker]

Thanks,
from Dirk