Horimono on wakizashi? Real?

[Miche]

Hi, could this be real?

 

Thank you in advance,

Miche

[NewB]

Hello

 

Hard to distinguish in this photo. I, personally, have never seen such kind of 'thing' on an authentic Japanese blade.

 

Cheers

 

J.

[Mark]

a wild guess is it is trying to say Kawachi (no) Kami Kuni(suke)  but doesn't look Japanese to my eyes for the little we can see

[Miche]

Thank you, here is the complete sword.

 

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[ChrisW]

Most definitely not Japanese.

[Miche]

Thank you, I will pass.