Mark with Japanese mark: 元治甲子季秋 "Genji kinoe ne | #433167

元治甲子季秋 "Genji kinoe ne kishu". This mark comes from a "tsuba", a sword guard designed to protect the hand from contact with the blade and an opposing sword. It was made by Toshikage, who worked as a "soukenkinkou" in the Nara line of the Tanakatouryuusai house. Soukenkinkou is the Japanese name for metalworkers who design accessories for bladed weapons.