karagoz

Hello. Many thanks to everyone for the help. Karagoz was the nickname of my school friend, he was a Tatar. Very best regards to everyone.

Hello. I was only able to translate the second part of the maker's name using John M. Yumoto book. I think that it is "KANE" but unfortunately I am not 100% sure. Maybe someone can help me with the rest of the translation. Thank you in advance for your time and knowledge. Al.

Thank you very much !

Hello, I am having difficulty translating this mei signature, I can see "KANE" but not sure of the rest. Could anybody please translate. Thank you, Al

Thank you very much for your help Jussi. Best regards. Al.

Thank you very much for your help Tom.. Best regards. Al.

Hello Grey. Thank you very much for your help. Al.

Hello, I recently acquired a WW2 sword but having difficulty translating the mei signature, I can't find these kanji in John Yumoto book. Can anybody please translate. Thank you, Al

Thank you very much for all your help ! Very warm regards! Al.

It is not masa?

Hello. I am confused. Murata Tsuneyoshi ( Kanemasa ) passed away in 1921, does it mean that this sword ( blade) was made before 1921 ? Thank you. Al.

Thank you very much for you help. Is there anything else ? Any references to the place where it was made or date? Thank you to everyone in advance. Al.

Too many kanji I can't translate on this Japanese WW2 Navy sword. Why so many kanji ? What is it written? Please help. Thank you very much and best regards. Al Genkin.

Thank you very much for your information. Very best regards. Al.

Many thanks for your help. I will greatly appreciate any other opinions or information about this sword.