Translation Assistance - Kai Gunto

[TroyCHunt]

Greetings. I have been referred to this forum for assistance translating the mei from a small collection of nihonto that I have assembled over the years. I have read through a number of existing threads, and you all seem to be extensively informed on the subject, and I will deeply appreciate any assistance that you can offer.

 

The first sword is a relatively well preserved kai gunto, which I purchased from another collector in the early 1990s. I am assuming WWII production from the rather "chippy" character of the mei. This blade also has the unsharpened edge for about 1" up from the habaki, which I have been told is common for Showa era swords. I believe that this blade is at least partially hand forged, although I am nothing like an expert. I believe that I can see evidence of masame hada, and it has what I believe to be a midare style hamon, which I believe to be genuine. Only the omote is inscribed. The nakago has regular file marks, with a bit of rough work up by the habaki, no stamps of any kind, and very little rust. 

 

But enough from me. The photo is attached.

 

 

Many thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

Troy

[TroyCHunt]

Also, apologies for my photography. I am terrible at it, but trying to improve.

[Ask]

first 2 kanji look like noushu ju, for me the rest is a little difficult could be old kuni hiro/horo but the more experienced boys will tell you for sure.

 

濃州 noushu 住 ju 国廣  kunihiro

[Nobody]

Yes, Kunihiro.

Ref. http://japaneseswordindex.com/oshigata/kunihir3.jpg

[TroyCHunt]

So...nothing more than a decent quality arsenal blade, which makes this an education for me. Many thanks for the replies. I hope that others I have to post may prove a bit more interesting.