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Appraisal Quiz

 

Answer previous answer was Fujiwara Kaneyoshi saku.
(Chu-koto, Josaku. Owazamono)
(The 38th NBTHK Juyo Token)

 

Special features : It is said that Fujiwara Kaneyoshi was a student
of Kanenaga.
On the surface, this blade’ Jitetsu looks like Taima.
Jitetsu is very beautiful and healthy.

This blade is the best quality blade in Kaneyoshi’s works.
Jitetsu and blade are bright and fantastic.
And this blade has Yamato blade’ features very well.

 


 

 

 

 

 

Appraisal Quiz #107 (08.15.2010)

Who made this sword do you think ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hint:

Blade length : 68.76 cm or 27.07 inches.
Sori : 1.5 cm or 0.59 inches.
Mekugi: 3
Width at the hamachi : 2.99 cm or 1.17 inches.
Wide at the Kissaki : 2.07 cm or 0.81 inches.
Kasane : 0.69 cm or 0.27 inches.

Shape : This blade is wide and rather massive Katana with Sori and long Kissaki. Blade shape is very beautiful.
Jitetsu : Itame with Jinie and small Chikei attach. Some parts are flowing Itame.
Hamon : O-gunome and Gunome and Ko-notare and Togari-ba mix with
wide Nioikuchi.
There are many Ashi and Yo in Ha. And there are some Kinsuji and Sunagashi and Yubashiri in Ha.
Boshi: Midarekomi style on the Sashi-omote side.
Suguha style on the Sashi-ura side. And top is tight Hakikake style on the both sides. Kaeri is deep.



 

 

 

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