WW2 Japanese Sword

[Stoney]

Hi, my grandfather brought 2 Japanese swords back from Bougainville Island after WW2, this is one of them. Can anyone tell me anything about it please. I have more detailed pics if needed.

[Grey Doffin]

Hi,

Please post a name so we know what to call you.

The sword has the Showa arsenal stamp so we know it is non-traditionally made from WWII. The signature begins, "Noshu Seki" and then the rest is lost to glare. It will likely say, resident of Seki in Noshu, and then continue with the smith's name. If you post better pictures someone here can read the rest.

Grey