Would like info on this sword I got from my Father

[Pike]

I've had this sword from my father for over 50 years that was given to him at the end of the war.  Any info on type and such would be greatly appreciated.  The tag translates to a captain's name.

[dwmc]

Your sword appears to be a 1940's Tenshozan workshop stainless steel blade. Mei reads Tenshozen Tanrenjo saku !

[Scogg]

Hi Larry, welcome to the forum, and cool sword! 

To add, your sword is "Kai-Gunto" military fittings 

https://www.japaneseswordindex.com/military.htm

All the best,
-Sam

[mecox]

Larry, it is a good example of an early 1940's Naval kaigunto, stainless steel but custom mounts with same covered scabbard (saya).  As noted the mei is "Tenshozan Tanrenjo saku" the place where it was made.

The paper below has a good explanation of Naval swords.  Look for your mei, also see table P. 118.

The surrender tag says "Kaigun Taisa  Nakane Ganjiro"  Naval Captain Nakane (given name Ganjiro).

 

   

[Bruce Pennington]

Hi Larry!
The guys have given you all the big stuff.  You can learn more about these on the following sites:

Naval Officers Shingunto 1937 - Ohmura

and

1937 Launch of Navy Officers Gunto - Nick Komiya

 

The thin cord tied to the haikan (belt hanger loops) has a name which I cannot remember ( @PNSSHOGUN could tell us), and is properly attached like so:

 

or 

 

 

Very nice sword!

 

[Pike]

Thanks for all the great info, it's greatly appreciated!