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Appraisal Quiz #811


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Mumei: Enju Kuniyoshi,延寿国吉

Features: Enju Kuniyoshi was the son of Enju Taro Kunimura and often produced suguha hamon.
His works are characterized by a bright, clear blade with subtle activities, and the presence of ko-ashi is especially noticeable.
The blade shows a soft, hazy appearance in the first half, a hallmark of his style.

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Appraisal Quiz #811 (September 7th, 2024)
Who made this sword do you think ?

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Blade Length: 67.6cm (26.6in)
Curvature: 1.6cm (0.6in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base: 3.1cm (1.2in)
Width at Tip: 2.0cm (0.8in)
Thickness: 0.66 cm (0.3in)
Sword Weight: 750 g
Shape: a slightly wide body, deep curvature, and slightly extended tip.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with utsuri, forming an excellent jigane.
Shinogiji: Fine itame and masame hada are clearly visible.
Hamon: Soft nioiguchi with a pattern of small gunome midare, transitioning into a ko-maru shape at the boshi.

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