Tang of Kai Gunto - need help with translation

[Kolekt-To]

Hey guys,

 

I purchased a Kai Gunto a few weeks ago and I've finally taken the time this evening to take it apart for closer inspection, along with doing some very minor black lacquer touch-ups to some saya chips and dings. I used the flour treatment on the one side of the tang for visual enhancement of the chiseled kanji. Just one side of the tang has chiseled kanji - the other side shows only file marks. I would appreciate a translation. Who da smith? 

[Bruce Pennington]

Been around enough rodeos to recognize the "kanemasa", but could speak to all the rest.  Can I get a good shot of the stamp at the top, Seki maybe?  No date on the other side?

[Kolekt-To]

My first impression was that the stamp was that of a Seki. I apologize for this blurred photo of the stamp - maybe you can determine that it's Seki? I put the sword back together about an hour ago and it's getting late, so I don't have the motivation to remove the tsuka again tonight. I can remove it again tomorrow night and take a clearer photo of the stamp, if needed. Also, nothing but file marks on the other side of the tang. Thanks!

[PNSSHOGUN]

Yes, classic Seki Mei. Bruce has it, Kanemasa

 

Seki Kaji Tosho

兼正 (Kanemasa) - 竹内 兼三郎

[uwe]

First five are perhaps “濃州住栗木…..” (Nōshū jū Kuriki…)

[SteveM]

Yes, I would say 濃州住栗木兼正勤作

 

Nōshū-jū Kuriki Kanemasa Kinsaku

 

Kuriki Kanemasa from Nōshū (province) diligently/respectfully made this. 

[Kolekt-To]

Thanks for the translation guys!