Showato mei help - with hot stamp

[Scogg]

Recently found this WW2 type 98 with a showato blade. It has a hot stamp, which I thought was interesting @Bruce Pennington.
 

I understand the seki stamp indicates it’s not traditionally made - but I like this item from a Japanese militaria viewpoint. 
 

I was hoping to solicit your help with the translation of the mei and interpretation of the hot stamp near the nakagojiri.

 

All the best,

-Sam

[Geraint]

Dear Sam.

 

Compare here, https://www.ima-usa....riant=40001105690693

 

All the best

[Scogg]

Thank you Geraint!

 

My signature has less characters, but If I’m interpreting this correctly, is it signed: 

 

“Ôsawa Kanehisa Saku”

 

With the Kanehisa kokuin below.

 

 

Much appreciated, thank you very much! 

 

Edited July 28, 2024 by GeorgeLuucas
Removed question, added thanks

[Bruce Pennington]

19 hours ago, GeorgeLuucas said:

Kanehisa kokuin below.

Sam,

I have 7 Kanehisa w/Kokuin on file.  It's interesting that 5 of them were fitted with leather covered woode saya, 1 was in a kaigunto, and the other 1 was standard T98 fittings.  What is this one fitted out in?

 

The kokuin is actually his name "Kanehisa".

[Scogg]

55 minutes ago, Bruce Pennington said:

Sam,

I have 7 Kanehisa w/Kokuin on file.  It's interesting that 5 of them were fitted with leather covered woode saya, 1 was in a kaigunto, and the other 1 was standard T98 fittings.  What is this one fitted out in?

 

The kokuin is actually his name "Kanehisa".

I had a feeling you might be filing these . I will make a post in the military sword section once I find some time for a photo-shoot. I have this sword in my possession now, it came from a widow in the area. My first Showa-to! Hopefully I can add #8 to your files, we'll see. 

Anyway, hopefully this helps for your files for now:

-The sword is in Standard type 98 fittings, with metal saya. 

-Inside the Fuchi, saya, and on the Tsuka under the button lock, are the numbers 226. The Fuchi is an off color compared to the other fittings, making me suspect a field repair or later addition. 

-I believe these numbers match the red writing on the nakago.

-There's no numbers anywhere else i've found, yet. Button is missing, but lock is functional. Tsuba is not punched through. Nice sarute if original. 

About the blade, It's in OK condition with some surface rust and a minor chip (less than 1mm). Being a showato, I'll keep it as-is, or sell it down the road. 
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
-Sam

[Bruce Pennington]

Thanks Sam!  Those fittings are classier than standard, so the owner likely paid a bit more for the rig.

 

And yes, the painted numbers are 226 also.