Help identifying sword maker

[chillmech]

[Ray Singer]

Seki ju Kanenori saku 

 

WWII Seki smith who produced gendaito (traditionally-made Japanese swords of the time period). 

[chillmech]

Thank you for the info and quick reply. Do you have any info about this stamp near the guard?

 

Thank you again

[Ray Singer]

SHO stamp (for showato) 

[mecox]

John, info and examples of Kanenori in this NMB download:

 

 

[Bruce Pennington]

John,

The Showa stamp was used by the Seki Cutlery Manufacturers Association from 1935 through 1942.  The massive majority of dated blades were made in 1940-41.  The presence of the stamp mostly likely means the blade wasn't made traditionally, however, there have been 1 or 2 known blades to receive Shinsa papers with the stamp.  So, they are usually quality blades, even if showato.