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Coul someone please help in iving a hint which Kanehisa this would be concerning the mei,horimono, and condition of hte Nakako? I wouk guess that it is shinshinto, but deatils are rare ue to mistrearment of the blade, but the shape is thick and healthy. I found These Kanehisa listed : 1) Kanehisa 兼久 (unlikely) Noshu Seki Saemonjo 1394 NK392 2) Kanehisa 兼久 Seki 1573 SK2,72, K122-3, BW60 3) Kanehisa 兼久 Kayo Kimpu TS66 4) Kanehisa 兼久 Echigo Kuni ju 1830 HH1,18 Thank you, Bernhard

little break-in from the poster: Thank you all for solving the problem ! Bernhard

I have difficulty in reading this mei too, In my humble opinion it seems like sue-seki or sue-bizen. Is it like 天野????原高有 Ten No ... hara taka ari? due to the colour the Nakako-tip has been shortened. Do you think it is a genuine signature? Thank you in advance.

Thank you for your quick response!

I would need some help in correctly reading this mei, found on a u-no-kubi tanto nagasa 30.0 cm. thank you in advance.