My attempt on Kanji translation

[larry]

I purchase another sword, And trying to translate on my own

I believe I have the date right

July 1943

[larry]

swordsmith

This is where I need a little help and like to thank everyone in advance for their help.

First Kanji----Kane

2nd Kanji-----Mune???? Kanemune

I will post picture of the sword in a day or so

I enjoy my new direction in collecting and have brought 3 books, if anyone can also recommend other reference books. That would be great

1-Japanese swordsmiths 1868 - 1945
2- Swords of Imperial Japan 1868 - 1945
3- The Samurai Sword: A Handbook

[GHP]

This is where I need a little help and like to thank everyone in advance for their help.

First Kanji----Kane

2nd Kanji-----Mune???? Kanemune

I will post picture of the sword in a day or so

I enjoy my new direction in collecting and have brought 3 books, if anyone can also recommend other reference books. That would be great

1-Japanese swordsmiths 1868 - 1945
2- Swords of Imperial Japan 1868 - 1945
3- The Samurai Sword: A Handbook

Good attempt!

兼定
Kanesada


Kanemune would be 兼宗


--Guy

[GHP]

I purchase another sword, And trying to translate on my own

I believe I have the date right

July 1943

Good job!!

昭和十八年七月
Shōwa jūhachi-nen Shichi-gatsu
July 1943