Japanese sword help!

[Dave Wyatt]

Hi guys, I know nothing about these. But I've been offered this and wanted to find out more about it. Can anyone tell me what the writing on the tang is? Thanks for looking!
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[gunto]

The smith is 福田祐光 Fukuda Sukemitsu, real name 福田 吉二 Fukuda Kichiji.

[Stu W]

If you follow the link you will find additional info. This sword was already reviewed on NMB.

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/viewt...p?f=50&t=17735

Regards,
Stu