Assistance sort for translation on tang of Ww2 Japanese Sword. For a Kanji Newbie!

[David S]

Hi

I am 66 and finally rediscovered a WW2 Japanese sword from a lifetime in a cupboard. It was my father's. 

I have tried as a newbie to decipher these Kanji characters. I have even tried a translation app and various websites using their translation tables for swords.

I love doing research but need help with a kick start identifying this sword.

 

Attached are a few photos.

Inscription is only one side of tang. No serial numbers or other symbols.

The blade is approx 25.5 inches along the curve blade.

The scabbard is blackened wood. Cherry blossom pattern on the guard. Brass blossom fittings. Ray skin under silk on Kimmel. Some sort of motif on both sides of Kimmel.

Any help would be most appreciated. 

As I said before I love doing research but matching Kanji wasn't  working so well.

Thanks for your consideration of this matter.

If this request us inappropriate then that us ok.cheers

David 

[David S]

Kimmel was meant to read pommel

[Ray Singer]

Noshu Seki ju Tanigawa Ishin saku

[David S]

3 hours ago, Ray Singer said:

Noshu Seki ju Tanigawa Ishin saku

 

[David S]

Thanks Ray

 

Your help us most appreciated.

Cheers

David 

[Brian]

Quote

Isshin (一心), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – „Isshin“ (一心), civilian name „Tanigawa Yoshiharu“ (谷川慶治), he died on November 1st
1945 and worked before as guntō smith

 

[ROKUJURO]

8 hours ago, David S said:

Kimmel was meant to read pommel

And "us" was meant to read 'is'?

[David S]

Yes. "Us" was meant to be "is".sorry big fingers on a tiny screen. Lol!

[David S]

Thank you Brian very much. Great information.

Cheers

David 

[David S]

Hi All

 

Just a note of sincere thanks for everyone's interest and support. 

The depth of knowledge and expertise is quite wonderful.

 

I am enjoying reading and learning on this Message Board. Not that I instant that much yet.

 

Cheers to all

David

[David S]

Sorry. It should read "understand " not "instant". 

 I'm hopeless without a keyboard and PC.

[ROKUJURO]

...and 'Assistance sort for translation' should have been Assistance sought for translation? 

There is a solution for the 'big fingers'  - just re-read your posts!