Shin gunto with signature

[den70]

Please help me translate the signature on the tang. Thank you
Unfortunately, the sword needs restoration, but otherwise I think it is quite interesting. The hamon is visible on the blade, so I think it can be put in order.

[Ray Singer]

I believe it is Noshu Seki ju Goto Kanehiro saku 

[moriarty]

Although the pictures and rust don't help much, I agree with @Ray Singer above. 

濃州関住後藤兼廣作- Noshu Seki NoJu Goto Kanehiro Saku

It could be a showa-to or maybe the rust obscures the Seki stamp? 

 

 

Link to previous smith discussion: 

 

[Bruce Pennington]

I don't see him in Sesko's book, but his oshigata is available on JSI

http://japaneseswordindex.com/oshigata/kanehiro.jpg

 

I believe it has the large Seki stamp.  Could you get a clear shot of this?

[den70]

Sorry for long answer. Bruce, this is fantastic. Until I got my hands on the sword I had no idea about the Seki stamp. I bow my head before your knowledge and skill.

[Bruce Pennington]

Excellent photos, Den, thank you!  Date range on Seki stamped blades is 1940-1944, with the massive majority of them in 1942.  

 

Ha, thanks, it's just something I enjoy doing!