WW2 Kanji Translation

[JerryB52]

Hey all, has anyone come across this particular kanji or can translate it for me? I have a real hard time with these.

[ghp95134]

[関] 濃州関住小島勝正作
[Seki] No-shū Seki-jū Kojima Katsumasa-saku
[Seki stamp] Made by Kojima Katsumasa Residing in Seki [City] Mino Province [modern-day Gifu Prefecture]


--Guy

[JerryB52]

Wow, thanks and thanks.

[JerryB52]

What do you use for reference material?

[ghp95134]

What do you use for reference material?

I studied Japanese in university.

[Geoff Ward]

Guy has always been quick on the scene and has been an inspiration for me taking baby steps to learn Kanji, as well as Nick and Stu from the forums! Just my humble additions but if you have the Tsuba and Seppa (Crossguard and Spacers) that came with this piece originally,you will likely find them marked with the western numeral equivalents of the painted assembly numbers that are on the tang which appear to be 2, 4, 5, 6. Regards,Geoff

[ghp95134]

...the painted assembly numbers that are on the tang which appear to be 2, 4, 5, 6. ....

Thanks Geoff.


What I'm seeing is
二四一六
2416


Cheers!
--Guy

[Geoff Ward]

Thank you Guy!! I guess someone interrupted me while I was typing! .. 245678910... These two are kind of hard to get mixed up

[ghp95134]

Thank you Guy!! I guess someone interrupted me while I was typing! .. 245678910... These two are kind of hard to get mixed up

Steady-on, old bean!

--Guy

[JerryB52]

I finally got the sword in and all the small parts are numbered 1 1 2. Is that correct for this sword?