Mei Translation on Sword for Sale

[adtharp]

This is a sword for sale in my area, I am curious to get a translation of the mei. I am newer to collecting nihonto. This one is in gunto fittings, but has a mei that does not look like other mei I have seen on military swords. Trying to determine if this is a gunto or a gendaito. I would appreciate any assistance with translation! Thank you in advance!

 

 

[Surfson]

Looks like Kanetaka, maybe a Mino smith?  I think I see a seki stamp at the top, so it may be a military blade.  Guess would be Noshu Ju, ____ie, Kanetaka, ___saku.  

[Nobody]

濃州住藤井兼音謹作 (Noshu ju Fujii Kaneoto kinsaku) - Fujii Kaneoto in Noshu respectfully made.

 

He was one of WWII Seki smiths.

[uwe]

濃州住藤井兼音謹作 (Noshu ju Fujii Kaneoto kinsaku) - Fujii Kaneoto in Noshu respectfully made.

 

He was one of WWII Seki smiths.

Hello Moriyama San.

 

Couldn’t figure out the “Fuji” character. Is this an abbreviated form?

[Nobody]

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Couldn’t figure out the “Fuji” character. Is this an abbreviated form?

 

That is chiseled in grass script.

[adtharp]

All - thank you so much for your insight here. This is very helpful. Based on your translation, I would assume this is a Seki sword, so therefore likely non-traditionally made in some way. Thanks again!

[uwe]

That is chiseled in grass script.

Ah, I see....

Many thanks for the examples Moriyama san!

[Stephen]

We assume its showato with the seki stamp..

Still collectable to military members.

Might be good investment at the right price.

[reeder]

This sword has been “for sale” for at least 2 years. It’s not $2000-$2500 like he wants bc an aluminum scabbard. I have have a true gendaito for sale with aluminum scabbard posted less than $2000 and it’s still for sale...