Help Mei wanted.

[marivo]

Can anybody translate this Mei, who made this Wakizashi??




Thanks & Greetzz

[ghp95134]

平安城住具衡
Heianjō-jū Tomohira

"...Heianjō-jū Tomohira“ (平安城住具衡), he came from Mino but also worked in Kyōto (= Heianjō) ......"

Tomohira - TOM417 | Nihonto Club
"Active Period 1661-1673"

Quit teasing and show the whole thing!


--Guy

[BOB COLEMAN]

As Guy mentioned, his most active period was the Kanbun period that began in 1661. He originally lived in Seki, the location where the majority of the WW2 blades were made. He later moved to the Kyoto area at Heianjo. His tempering was usually in suguha(straight) or midare(rolling).

[Tank Destroyer]

I agree with Guy, It is not fair to only show the tang. COME ON!!!!!

[marivo]

Thank you all, here are some more pics.

[ghp95134]

Tsuba is upside down ...

越前住...
Echizen-jū

I can't read the other side -- don't know if it's because of the angle of light, or if it is just worn away! But the tsuba maker was from Echizen.


--Guy

[BOB COLEMAN]

I think it is Echizen ju Kinai. Besides the tsuba, the wakizashi is displayed upside down on the sword stand.

[marivo]

Do you like the pics??

[ghp95134]

Do you like the pics??

Definitely. Hold on, I'll PM you my mailing address.


--Guy