Munehiro tanto challenge, please help!

[edzo]

Three photos, tang and blade. I have been fighting with the kanji for days. This tanto tang is signed on both sides. There are several characters on one side, I think two, or pos three on the other. The mekugi-ana (one of two), interfere with reading either side. I am hoping that a partial character together with readable related kanji may provide a clue. Additionally, it is difficult to distinguish between the characters as they are tight, despite my effort, I could not find a kanji or variant that fit. (Note), the color photos (scans), were enhanced (manipulated), to better see the kanji. The tang is black. I am thinking a Shinto blade. My read 6 character: X?, X?, dai, Tai, O ?, no ?, Mune, Hiro. Reverse: Ikka, Man, Ichi Ka? Please help! Any input is welcome, thank you in advance.

 

Gratefully, Ed

[Stephen]

disregard

[cabowen]

looks like another tsuki-nakago....

[edzo]

Hi Cbowen, what is a tsuki nakago?

[edzo]

Steven, what do u mean by dis-regard?

 

Edit; Stephen.

[cabowen]

Hi Cbowen, what is a tsuki nakago?

 

 

welded on nakago.

[edzo]

I am not surprised. When i examined the tang i considered that but kept it to myself. You are a noteworthy asset to the forum and i have great confidence and respect with your opinion. Given that this is an altered blade, what might u be able to tell me about the signature. I toiled over this one in spite of the fact i suspected it was a made piece (not right). Is it signed to tight?? is there another clue beyond the obvious physical character or the tang?? Gratefully, Ed