Assistance with WWII Sword identification

[sahash37]

I have been asked to try and identify a sword owned by a friend. I have some ideas as to when the sword was made and other general aspects but need help confirming the Kanji on the habaki.

 

Your assistance is appreciated as I will try to acquire the item since he uses it in a most destructive manner. Often as a common machete, the sword needs to be identified and protected.

 

Steve Hashimoto

[cabowen]

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Showa stamp. Non-traditionally made WWII era gunto. Seki.

[Bruno]

A machete! What a shame, even for a non traditionnaly sword!

 

It would be good if you can acquire and take good care of it.

[sahash37]

Mr. Bowen,

 

Please forgive me but I am unsure how to interpret your response wholly. I understand Showa as the period of the reign of Emperor Hirohito, but what is adatenak?

 

Steve Hashimoto

[Brian]

Backwards

Kanetada. Showato is the name given to the mass produced (as opposed to traditionally made) swords made during the Showa era (mainly WW II) and the Showa arsenal stamp verifies it.

 

Brian

[cabowen]

Mr. Bowen,

 

Please forgive me but I am unsure how to interpret your response wholly. I understand Showa as the period of the reign of Emperor Hirohito, but what is adatenak?

 

Steve Hashimoto

 

Please forgive my crude attempt at illustrating the inconvenience of having to read something that is not posted in the correct orientation.

 

The maker is Kanetada.....

[k morita]

Hi,

Yes, Kanetada.

The sign says "Ishihara or Ishiwara Kanetada", Seki smith in WWII era.