Request For Help Translating Kanji

Hello,

I would like to request help translating the kanji on the tang from a Japanese sword. I included a picture below.

There is a date, but it is the kanji to the left of the date that I am interested in having translated.

Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much for your help with my requests. I greatly appreciate it.

Matt

昭和十八年三月吉日
敬純佩之
A lucky day March 1943
Takazumi (other readings can be possible) wears this (sward)

Thanks very much for the prompt response and extra insight, I greatly appreciate it!