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Valjhun 27th March 2008 06:15 PM

Wakizashi - help and opinion needed
 
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Hi,

I'm about to obtain that wak. What do you think? It seems a Satsuma rebellion piece to me.

Can anybody translate the signature?

Maskell 27th March 2008 07:03 PM

translation
 
The signature reads "SESSHU OSAKA JU YOSHISHIGE" Meaning smiths name Yoshishige a resident of Osaka in Settsu province. I've found him listed in the old Hawley's book as active in 1661, he also used the name "Kunikore" That type of hilt wrappings are the style associated with the Satsuma rebellion but don't know how factual that is.

Best,
Maskell

Valjhun 10th April 2008 07:09 AM

Thank you Maskell.

Any other opinion?

Rich 10th April 2008 12:07 PM

I would agree with Maskell's translation and possibility that the style
of tsuka ito is commonly associated with Satsuma rebellion swords.

Rich S
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