Hi can anyone tell me about this smith please.

[Jon]

Please see papers for a sword I’m looking at, anything on the smith would be appreciated 

[Ray Singer]

https://nihonto.com/magoroku-kanemoto-孫六兼元/

[Jon]

Cheers Ray. 
 

I’m a bit confused over all the second generation Kanemoto smiths as there seems to be more than one from the same era and province…is this the second generation kanemoto who is also a Sai-Jo Saku rated smith or is he one of the lesser rates kanemotos ?
 

cheers 

[Jon]

These are some pictures of the blade, it looks like it’s been significantly shortened and it has some damage to the mune..( which the seller claims is battle cuts…)

 

any thoughts ?

[Ray Singer]

Magoroku Kanemoto refers to the second generation, Saijo smith.