Help with sword ID

[jtb1967]

Can someone read the writing for me? The blade has seen better days, but I’m curious the age.

[nickn]

1939/40

[jtb1967]

So one side is the date? Can anyone tell me the maker?

[BenVK]

Have a bit of patience and you will get your answer.

[GHP]

明壽
Akitoshi
Akitoshi was a Seki gunto smith in WWII...family name and personal names Ohno Yuichi, he started as a Seki Kaji on 17 Nov 1943.

Dated:
昭和十九年五月
Shōwa 19th Year [1944], May


You can usually find him when using the new kanji 明寿.

Here's another.

[jtb1967]

Have a bit of patience and you will get your answer.

It’s not a patience issue. I want sure if Nickn could read the writing or just the date.

[BenVK]

To have the mei translated both sides in one day is outstanding service by forum members so don't have a go at me, be grateful and say thanks.

[jtb1967]

To have the mei translated both sides in one day is outstanding service by forum members so don't have a go at me, be grateful and say thanks.

My "go at you" was just a response to your need to add a non-helpful response to this thread.

I do appreciate those who provided information. Thanks guys.

[GHP]

My "go at you" was just a response to your need to add a non-helpful response to this thread.

I do appreciate those who provided information. Thanks guys.

I think you judge Ben too harshly ... he was just lightheartedly saying wait and someone will provide an answer.


-- Guy