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The only other writing is on the wood inside the top of the Saya

Thanks Ray, that kills the value right? I also have the one shown below...with rust

Hello again & thank for any help

Thanks, Ray. Any idea as to the Gatsu mark?

Hello to all. It's been a while since I posted. I received this Katana and cannot find what it says. Also any other info on the sword itself would be appreciated. After tracing it onto clear acetate and then taking a picture, I did a Google Lens search. "Ishihara Uonao" ?? The more I read about the history and translation of these Japanese swords' nakago, the more I appreciate you folks who have studied them and have the knowledge, so thank you ahead for any help.

Thank you Joe, I know it was not traditionally made based on the Seki Arsenal mark. It is a bit mystifying, how both Stephen and you see (2) different views. I found a post on Nihonto MB. This sword smith is Maegawa Kanetsugu... Last picture, it has the same (2) Kanji as mine, can anyone confirm the dilemma? Thank you

Hi, I just purchased this Shin-Gunto and am having the darnest time trying to figure out the maker. I was first told it said "Fish Celebration"...NOT... and since I have found " Kanetsugu Maekawa. born in 1904 and died in 1951. He worked in Seki. The sword is dated 1943 with I believe a Seki stamp, though hard to see. Looking for some comformation that it is KM. I thank you for Any help from you pros can give and would be greatly appreciate, Tom