Japanese Officers Katana

[Wblastoff]

Hey Guys,
Just acquired this Japanese Katana along with a Imperial Navy Sword.
Combat cover is shot.
Can any out there help me with identification.
Thanks as always in Advance

Bill

[ghp95134]

兼定作
Kanesada-saku

This one looks like a stamp:
八
8

Two possibilities:

岡田 兼定 (Okada Kanesada) -- a mid-grade smith
高橋 兼定 (Takahashi Kanesada) -- a lower-grade smith
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--Guy

[Wblastoff]

Guy
As Always you are awesome
My Thanks!