Authentic Military Blade

[marmal]

hello to all.  hoping to get some help to authentic  this Gunto blade. please see attached  photos. any comments good or bad will help. 

thank you 

[marmal]

I guess my photos didn't upload sorry I will try again 

[PNSSHOGUN]

You need to upload then add to post for each photo in the more reply options.

[marmal]

 

 

 

hello again. bare with me as I learn the system. plesae see. photos of Gunto blade looking for an info on blade good or bad it will be helpful trying to gather as much info as I can about this blade 

thank you  

[ROKUJURO]

Mario.

the blade was made 1941 (SHOWA JU ROKU NEN). It has a SEKI arsenal stamp which means that it is very probably not traditionally made. I am not of great help with the MEI (signature). The first KANJI is KANE, but I cannot read the second.

[vajo]

Genuine Type98 Sword. Nice fittings and good condition. Seki stamp, not traditionell forged but it has a nice Hamon. All looks good with your sword.

[marmal]

thank you for the input. 

[Bruce Pennington]

Maybe:

 

兼継 (Kanetsugu)

 

Compare:

[SwordGuyJoe]

Bruce nailed it. Kanetsugu.

[marmal]

Maybe:

 

兼継 (Kanetsugu)

 

Compare: 2C88A417-2DEB-405B-B186-1EF255BBA90E.jpeg

 

yes I believe that is it. very cool now I can do some research on Kanetsugu and a little history on this blade 

I thank you for your time.