Sword Identification

[BenT]

Hello,

 

I have been cleaning out my wife's grandfather's shed and came across this blade. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to help me with the signature. I used AI to see what it would quickly come up with. It answered: "Made by Yoshikuni of Bi [Province]"

 

However, I would like to verify and get more information on the blade and the craftsman from some experts.

 

Thank you,

Ben

[nulldevice]

群水 - Gunsui.

 

It was a type of steel made in an electric furnace and swords made with it are sometimes called "Gunsui-to" 

 

https://www.nihontocraft.com/Gunsuihagane.html

 

[Ray Singer]

Here is another Gunsui-to signed 群永兼国作 - Gunsui Kanekuni saku.

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/38668-help-please-on-signature/#findComment-400729
 

 

[BenT]

Thanks for all of the quick and helpful responses. I figured the AI wasn't correct, but that it was I went to the experts.

[Conway S]

@BenT Does the sword have any mounts, and if so, could you post additional pictures? 
 

 

@BANGBANGSAN

[BenT]

No, just the blade. Nothing else.

[Dereks]

Can you share a picture of the whole blade? Just curious