Please help in identifying

[Dconekin]

This sword was given to my father either in WWII or Korea. Im hoping to identify the family name, smith, and any history of this sword.

[Dconekin]

[David Flynn]

Tanba (no) Kami Kanemichi.   The other side with the Chrysanthemum,  would be better posted in the Translation Section.

[Bryce]

G'day Dave,

The blade looks to be by the 1st generation (shodai) Tango (no) Kami Kanemichi. Shodai Tango no kami Kanemichi was active around the mid 1600's. I can't help you with the other side either and second David's recommendation to post it in the Translation Section. The sword is in shin gunto (military)mounts with what looks to be a civilian kashira jammed on top. The scabbard is civilian. It is possible the scabbard may be a replacement found after the original military scabbard was lost or damaged. More photos of the blade and mountings would be useful.

Cheers,

Bryce

[Bruce Pennington]

@Dconekin

 

Here's a link to the Translation Assistance Forum.

 

Would appreciate a photo of the 'cap' on the top end of the handle.  It is probably the missing end cap to the opening of the saya (scabbard).

[Brian]

Potentially a good sword. Take care of it. Even if gimei, it is an older sword, much older than the war.