Answer previous answer was Mumei (unsigned)(Sa-Kunihiro)
(Chu-Koto, Jo-josaku. Ryowazamono. Chikuzen province.)
(The 47th NBTHK Juyo Token.)
Special feature : It is said that Sa-Kunihiro was a son of Yoshihiro or Sa-Sadayuki.
Jyuyo Zufu mentioned that the blade is Kunihiro not Sa school.
It means NBTHK judje the blade is high quality blade.
Appraisal Quiz #108 (08.29.2010)
Who made this sword do you think ?
Hint:
Blade length : 72.39 cm or 28.50 inches.
Sori : 1.86 cm or 0.73 inches.
Mekugi: 1
Width at the hamachi : 3.22 cm or 1.26 inches.
Width at the Kissaki : 2.07 cm or 0.81 inches.
Kasane : 0.74 cm or 0.29 inches.
Weight of only blade: 820g
Shape : This blade is wide and thick Katana.
Jitetsu : Very tight Ko-itame with much Jinie attach. And a little Ko-mokume mixed.
Hamon : Nie based, Suguha and Komidare mix.
There is Niju-ha in Ha. Boshi is round shaped.
Answer will be posted at next Appraisal Quiz.
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