Mei Translation Help

[fateburning]

Hey guys, I just picked up a nice sword at an auction, but I don't know much about them. Any translation help or dates would be much appreciated. There is one small bad place on the blade where it looks like a problem when the blade was forged. What do yall think???

[rabbit indy]

Swordsmith name is Taira-no-Morishige. 平盛重.
His active period is 1504-1521.
Please see following link.

http://nihontoclub.com/smiths/MOR830

rabbit indy

[fateburning]

Really? This thing is that old?? So I'm guessing it is legit? Do you know about what it would be worth? Thanks for the reply!

[rabbit indy]

From Mei, I think so.
Value of this Wakizashi(Katana?) is depend on condition, etc.
Please let me know length.

rabbit indy

[fateburning]

Hello, it is about 25.5 inches. Thank You.

[rabbit indy]

From length, this is Katana(Uchidakata), not Wakizashi.
Can you put more pictures?
I want to see Hamon and Kissaki.

rabbit indy

[fateburning]

More pics

These are the best I could get with my camera. I hope it shows what you asked to see. The hamon to me looks like I guess what you would call billowing? When you asked me for the measure I gave you the whole thing from tip to rear, I thought katanas were longer. Thanks.

[Stu W]

If that's the overall length then it is indeed a wakizashi.

What is the length from the tip to the notch where the tang starts?

Regards,
Stu

[Budo45]

with the big ware or Kizu it has little value other than a artifact from that era.

[fateburning]

It is about 21 inches from tip to notch.