Amahide Showato?

[Paulrep]

I think this is a Fukumoto Amahide, oil quenched Showato, there is definitely a seki stamp, not 100% sure, also a possible surrender label on the saya.

[Paulrep]

Forgot to add surrender label on saya.

[Bruce Pennington]

Yes, "Seki Amahide saku".  Stamp is the Showa stamp.  Used by the civilian Seki Cutlery Manufacturers Association from 1935 to 1942, with most blades found in 1940-41.  Someone else can help with the sticker label.

[Nobody]

(所有)者住所 氏名 見積額 – Owner’s address, name, estimated value

田川郡糸田町上糸田 – Tagawa-gun, Itoda-machi, Kamiitoda

香月近芫 – Kazuki/Kozuki …

五〇〇円 - 500 Yen

 

I guess red characters.

[Paulrep]

Thank you all so much for your help with this, much appreciated

[mecox]

Paul, for information and examples of Amahide and his forge go to NMB Downloads, Member Articles (top line of front page) and find paper on Ichimonji Amahide.