Translation and identification help? Thanks

[Outpost31]

Any information would be greatly appreciated a friend of mine came by this and am trying to help them out. Thanks for looking and any assistance 

[Ray Singer]

Signed Kanetsune and appears to be a Sue-seki (late Muromachi Mino) blade.

[Outpost31]

From my short bit of research on what you’ve said the blade is 1568-1600? Would the sheath and handle be a replacement possibly during the 40s 

[Geraint]

Dear Ryan.

 

The blade is in what is known as shirasaya, a plain wood resting mount.  This is a mount made to protect and preserve the blade much later than the date of the blade itself but dating the shirasaya is almost impossible, for waht it's orth I would think this one is more recent than the 1940s.  You have an interesting piece and it is worth looking after.  Have a read of the Care and Maintenance link under the FAQ tab at the top of the page.

 

All the best.