The maker's name is inscribed on the "tang" inside the handle. Can't read it. I have had it since the 1950's. One eighth of tip of blade broken off. Some water damage to scabbard. Man that refinishes swords says blade in very good shape. Tang is very dark and rusty. Blade has proper curve and very sharp. Scabbard is leather over wood. It is dinged up like it has been constantly used. It has Patina showing it has been used. It has a steel blade and all the other elements called for that puts it in the "Katana" class of Japanese swords. The man said it is a 90% sword because of the shape of the blade. He discounted the short tip. Value wise he says he has seen swords like this go for $5.000 to expert collectors. I was given to me by my Father who was in the Army surplus business at the time. He started it in 1947 after realizing a business could be started selling Army surplus. He must have gotten it that way. I was born in "44." So not sure.

Over all =34.25Blade top to bottom=1.25Blade thickness=.25