WW2 Japanese Sword

[Martyhill56]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and wanted to see if anyone could translate the Kanji on my sword or give me any info on it. It was captured at Luzon and has papers. Thanks

 

[Toritoribe]

The date is 昭和十八年十一月 November, 1943. The name of the swordsmiss looks like 兼長 Kanenaga.

 

[Martyhill56]

The date is 昭和十八年十一月 November, 1943. The name of the swordsmiss looks like 兼長 Kanenaga.

Thanks for the info!