Ray Singer

This type of mei only refers to the swordsmith and where he worked (not a documentation of the provenance and indicate past ownership). Unless you have a surrender tag attached, it is unlikely that you would be able to trace back.

The inscription is Hizen (no) kuni Tadayoshi. You can research at the website below. Hizento.com Irrespective of the inscription, it is an authentic antique Japanese sword

Noshu Seki ju niju sandai Kanefusa saku kore This was the 23rd generation of Mino Kanefusa. You'll find other examples of his work by searching the discussion board here.

As mentioned in your other post, the sword appears to be late Muromachi period

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Noshu Seki ju Kanekami saku. I would look into the late Muromachi Sue-Seki group. Best regards, Ray

I believe it is Yasushige, a lucky day in July 1940. https://www.google.com/search?q=Yasushige+site%3Awww.militaria.co.za&oq=Yasushige+site%3Awww.militaria.co.za+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAjIHCAMQIRiPAtIBCDY1NjRqMGo0qAIOsAIB8QW-XY9Q0JG6bQ&client=ms-android-google&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Generally, yes. 1864-1865 is a representative time period and does not reflect the smith's entire career (he worked more than two years).

I don't see a reason for concern. Sa Yasuchika (Chikuzen - Shinshinto) Credit Markus Sesko for the bio below. YASUCHIKA (安近), Genji (元治, 1864-1865), Chikuzen – “Sa Yasuchika” (左安近), “Chikuzen no Kuni-jū Sa Yasuchika saku” (筑前国住左安近作), “Chikushū-jū Sa Yasuchika saku” (筑州住左安近作)

A Kicho ninteisho. Every sword should be evaluated individually against its certification, however in my personal experience it is the Tokubetsu Kicho ninteisho that are more problematic.

Mei Kunikane (kodai). This means later generation. If it was felt to be gimei, the ninteisho would not have been issued. Best regards, Ray

I received several dozen books today and this includes another Fujishiro with Afu translations. Please message me to discuss further. Best regards, Ray

Not a tachi. Katana-mei: 月山.

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