Derek F

This week I purchased my first Japanese sword ,it is in poor condition ,chipped blade ,loose handle ,and rusty or unpolished .But paid only $5 for it so its better than no sword . I have a friend in Japan who was able to read the tang for me and has translated it .It reads Kiyoshige Fujiwara from Chosyu prefecture ,which changed its name 150 years ago to Yamaguchi prefecture . Can any members help me with any more information on this sword ? What type of sword ? Year of manufacture ? etc .Maybe someone knows something ?