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Help with wakizashi signature please

Submitted by Prasit on Sat, 2011-01-22 10:59

I got the blade before short time and have tried to read the signature - I do not create it.
I would be glad if somebody helps me.

Thanks
Prasit

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#1Submitted by kazarena on Sat, 2011-01-22 13:19.

Nagamitsu

Hi Prasit,

The signature reads:

備前國住長光
bizen kuni ju nagamitsu

Regards,
Stan
#2Submitted by Prasit on Sat, 2011-01-22 14:17.

Help with signature

Hi Stan,

Thank you so much for translation.

Burkhardt
#3Submitted by Prasit on Sat, 2011-01-22 15:55.

Help with signature

Hi Stan,

I have tried to translate.
Bizen kuni - province Bizen
ju - pupil?

thus - pupil of Nagamitsu?

Thanks
Burkhardt
#4Submitted by Prasit on Sat, 2011-01-22 16:11.

help wits signature

Hi Stan,

I think i have found it - Bizen kuni ju - is -

Live in Provinz Bizen.

Thanks
Burkhardt
#5Submitted by kazarena on Sat, 2011-01-22 18:29.

Nagamitsu

Hi Burkhardt,

That's correct. Nagamitsu, resident of Bizen province.

Regards,
Stan