Can anyone ID the highlighted character? It looks like HARU, but is slightly different. I am very new to this so be kind! Thanks for your help guys. Also, if it's relatively easy, would anyone mind confirming my attempted translation. It's the 1st one I have ever done on a blade I recently aquired.
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Kaneharu
It is "Noshu ju Kaneharu saku".
See KAN834 as an example of the kanji.
Pete
Showa?
BTW, the tang and signature look rather "fresh". I would suggest that this blade is 20th century (such as before/during WWII).
Pete
Yeah, I think its Showa as
Yeah, I think its Showa as well, not enough rust or wear to be an oldie. Kaneharu was a Showa smith in Mino (noshu) according to the web. Thinks Pete!
Kane822 is the Showa period
Kane822 is the Showa period smith going by that name...
probably not KAN822
...But KAN822 has a different kanji for "HARU".
Although it's possible that the smith used different kanji, it's more likely to be a different guy.
Pete
Gotcha and thanks for your
Gotcha and thanks for your help. I have a lot to learn!