Need Help With World War 2 Sword Inscriptions

[earl]

I posted this in the Military Swords of Japan but I wanted to be sure I covered my bases for help with translating the writing. We used corn starch in the symbols so they'd be easier to see.

 

This sword came from my grandfather who was in WW 2 and I would like to learn about it. He left it to my dad who is now in bad health and so he passed it to me now. I would like to find out what the insciptions say, as well as all I can find out about it, so I can tell my dad the rest of the story.

 

Earl W.

[dwmc]

Hello Earl,

 

Your sword inscription reads "Noshu Seki Ju Kojima Yoshimasa saku". Made by Kojima Yosimasa in the city of Seki.

 

Sword is in Naval sword mounts (Kai-gunto) most likely made 1930's/40's. The stamp on the tang/nakago is a Seki stamp indicating it was made non-traditionaly in the city of Seki.

 

Your sword appears to be in fairly good condition. I would highly suggest visiting the "Japanese sword index" for further information.

[SteveM]

Kojima Katsumasa 

小島勝正

 

Duplicate post...maybe the mods can combine into one?

[dwmc]

http://japaneseswordindex.com/oshigata/yoshmasa.jpg

 

Showa Oshigata Database ~ (Yoshimasa) ~Japanese Sword index/Guide ?

[Stephen]

Not yoshi

Dave i seen that too in looking but the Yoshi doesn't have same stroke

[dwmc]

Good eye Stephen...I stand corrected...Katsu !

[DanielGJ]

Nice sword.

[earl]

Hello Earl,

 

Your sword inscription reads "Noshu Seki Ju Kojima Yoshimasa saku". Made by Kojima Yosimasa in the city of Seki.

 

Sword is in Naval sword mounts (Kai-gunto) most likely made 1930's/40's. The stamp on the tang/nakago is a Seki stamp indicating it was made non-traditionaly in the city of Seki.

 

Your sword appears to be in fairly good condition. I would highly suggest visiting the "Japanese sword index" for further information.

 

 

http://japaneseswordindex.com/oshigata/yoshmasa.jpg

 

Showa Oshigata Database ~ (Yoshimasa) ~Japanese Sword index/Guide ?

 

 

Nice sword.

Thank You very much for help. Earl

[earl]

Hello Earl,

 

Your sword inscription reads "Noshu Seki Ju Kojima Yoshimasa saku". Made by Kojima Yosimasa in the city of Seki.

 

Sword is in Naval sword mounts (Kai-gunto) most likely made 1930's/40's. The stamp on the tang/nakago is a Seki stamp indicating it was made non-traditionaly in the city of Seki.

 

Your sword appears to be in fairly good condition. I would highly suggest visiting the "Japanese sword index" for further information.

Thank You for the help. Earl

[earl]

Nice sword.

Awesome. Thanks again, Earl.