Tang Translation Help

[Bitter]

So my grandpa had this katana that he gave to me a few years ago after I found it when helping him clean. It was "stored" under a pile of carpets for god knows how long and is in pretty rough shape. I would like to know if anyone could help with the translation. Thanks. 

https://imgur.com/yN24D7K

https://imgur.com/9iigSvG

 

[Jean]

Tamba no kami Yoshimichi

[Bitter]

11 minutes ago, Jean said:

Tamba no kami Yoshimichi

Wow, thanks that was quick. Anything I should know about it? 

[Jean]

Just google the signature and it will bring you a lot of information. The first generation creates sudareba, hamon looking like bamboo curtain. It is the school trademark.

[Bitter]

8 minutes ago, Jean said:

Just google the signature and it will bring you a lot of information. The first generation creates sudareba, hamon looking like bamboo curtain. It is the school trademark.

Cool stuff, thanks

[Toryu2020]

I am sure folks would love to see pictures of the blade. This is a well regarded school, you may have a very nice inheritance there...

-t

[mecox]

Carl, you may have a winner there.  Here is some background for comparison. be great to see the blade.

[Bitter]

1 hour ago, Toryu2020 said:

I am sure folks would love to see pictures of the blade. This is a well regarded school, you may have a very nice inheritance there...

-t

 

17 minutes ago, mecox said:

Carl, you may have a winner there.  Here is some background for comparison. be great to see the blade.

https://imgur.com/a/EXhieuJ

Here is an imigur link to all the pics I have, im 1000 miles from home atm so these are all I have. 

[Surfson]

Just glancing at it, and without any study, it looks likely to be good to me.  The tang is unaltered and the sword is of original length it appears.  If the signature is good, which I expect, it is worth a few thousands of dollars, depending on the condition, state of the polish and the activity in the hamon.  Here is one for sale currently at around $8000 with certification, polish and mounts:

 

https://www.aoijapan.com/katana-tanba-kami-yoshimichi-osaka-3rd-generation/

 

Your grandpa brought back a good sword it appears, congratulations.  It's a great entry into collecting, and probably worth restoration, if the condition requires it.  You might find that these weapons are very artful, technically brilliant and very interesting!