Mark with Japanese mark: 野村正英 "Nomura Masahide" | #433299

野村正英 "Nomura Masahide". This mark comes from a "menuki", decorative ornaments that are found in the binding of a sword and used to help with grip. It was designed by Masahide, who worked as a "soukenkinkou" in the Nara line of the Nomura house. Soukenkinkou is the Japanese name for the makers of the accessories for bladed weapons.