Translation Help on Kai-Gunto

[Kaigunto230]

There's both a Mei on one side of the tang, and set of black marks on the other. Could anyone please help me translate?

 

On the Mei, there's four kanji and an arsenal mark. Other than being Naval, if someone knows which arsenal this is from, I'd appreciate it.

 

[george trotter]

Hi Mike,

From memory it looks like you have a stainless steel showato blade, made for the Navy by INABA. The little stamp on top is his and the three "script" characters say  I- Na - Ba.

I think his full swordsmith name was Inaba Kaneyoshi? members here know more than me on these swords so they will correct me if I am mistaken.

Regards,

[Kaigunto230]

George, thank you so much, sir! I really appreciate your help, both here and in so many other posts across the forum. You've been very generous with your time, and it doesn't go unnoticed.

[george trotter]

Awww, shucks...thanks Michael, glad to help.

Also, forgot to include the little anchor in a circle stamp above his stamp....I think it indicates the Toyokawa Naval arsenal/factory.