Need alittle help in translation

[larry]

Just pick up another sword and need some help in translation of tang.

I believe the date is May 1943?

[larry]

need help

2nd picture and I have no idea.

thanks for your help and comments

larry

[GHP]

菊秀
Kikuhide

KIKUHIDE (菊秀), Shōwa (昭和, 1926-1989), Gifu – “Kikuhide” (菊秀), real name Murayama Kikuo (村山菊雄), born September 21st 1905, he worked as guntō smith and died April 8th 1952

昭和十八年五月
May 1943


--Guy

[larry]

Thanks

Guy,

Many thanks

Larry