Help with inscription please

[nixe]

i can't make this out, it seems a more flowing type of kanji for me

 

[nixe]

my guess was it is a name? thanks in advance

 

[Majestic]

Looks more like a cutting test inscription. Possible to see a bit more of the tang. I'm interested in seeing more of the kanji at the top. It looks like its cut off in this picture.

 

[nixe]

sorry, i didn't realize that, just tried to keep it small. here it is. and than you for the response and help

 

[Majestic]

My guess is that it would be 袈裟落 (Kesa-otoshi), but the top bits (the ones in red) have worn off, and so you are just left with the bottom two kanji.
This is a type of cut made for cutting tests. It is a diagonal cut across the body from shoulder to hip.

 

[nixe]

thank you very much. that is very helpful and makes sense. i appreciate the assistance