Koiguchi translation assistance please

[Erwin]

Dear all,

 

In general, I post more in the WW2 shin gunto section but I came across a Katana today, mumei but with some marking on the Koiguchi.

I am not to familiar with these types of Katana ( my interest is more in the WW2 executions) but as it is stated by the owner that it originates from the 18th century, I promissed to help and see if someone can help with the translation of the text.

 

What are your thoughts on this?

 

this would be highly appreciated and thank you for your time to do this

 

with kindest regards

Erwin

[Shugyosha]

Nagato ju Kuniyoshi. 

[kyushukairu]

The fuchi mei should be read as 'Mito ju Kuniyoshi' (水戸住邦吉).

The yagenagata nakago is also a kantei point for the Hankei school, so that might be a good guess for the origin of this blade: http://www.sho-shin.com/edo-noda.html 

[Shugyosha]

Cheers Kyle, should have known better...😳

[Erwin]

Dear both,

 

Thank you very much and always so impressed by the knowledge and responsiveness of the members.

Amazing and much appreciated

 

I have decided to purchase the sword as well

 

Best regards

Erwin