Japanese blade identification

[alikat]

I think this is pre-WW2 but have not been able to find anything out there like it. The Kanji on the tsuba might help, but there does not appear to be any on the part inside the handle - and only one hole?? Any help appreciated.

[ghp95134]

Nope, the motif on the tsuba are shogi pieces [Japanese chess].

[alikat]

Thanks. So Chinese poop I am guesssing?

[Bruce Pennington]

The nakago isn’t bad but a little rough. It would be nice to see a closeup of a section of the blade and one of the blade tip.

[DaveR]

Thanks. So Chinese poop I am guesssing?

Not necessarily. Hang about for more informed opinions.

[alikat]

More pics requested.