I have one very similar to the OP's...I inherited it from my father-in-law...it was his bring back from the Pacific Theater.
Here is a site that I found very useful...
JAPANESE MILITARY SWORDS - I
scroll @ 1/2 way down.....
Hope it helps.
MikeInformation
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