WW2 Era Sword.

[Colorado Chris]

I believe I have figured out what the tang says but would like to get some verification and if possible any information on the sword maker and a rough date on when the sword was made. I have attached several pictures. Thanks in advance for any assistance. I believe it says Noshu Seki Ju Yoshida Fujifusa Saku

 

Chris

Edited May 10, 2023 by Colorado Chris
I forgot some of my text.

[Colorado Chris]

In addition what would be the best way/product to clean the tarnish off the blade (not the tang) without damaging the blade?

 

Edited May 10, 2023 by Colorado Chris
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[mecox]

Chris, yes looks to be:  FUJIFUSA (藤房) from Gifu,  real name Yoshida Fujikazu (吉田藤一), born on July 8th 1918 (Taisho 7).     Worked as a guntō smith during World War II, and registered as a Seki smith Showa 19 (1944) April 30.  He lived at Nishi-cho in Seki-machi.  Not much information on him. He was a later war smith.  You blade is probably mid-1944. There is also a blade by him dated June 1945.

[Colorado Chris]

Thank you very much Mecox (Mal)

 

C