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Appraisal Quiz #819


Previous answer is
Kanemoto (Magoroku)
兼元(孫六)

Features: Magoroku Kanemoto was the son of the first-generation Kanemoto and bore the title Magoroku. It is said that Magoroku Kanemoto had a fraternal bond with Izumi no Kami Kanesada.

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Appraisal Quiz #819 (November 2nd, 2024)
Who made this sword do you think ?

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Blade Length: 70.6 cm (27.8 in).
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in).
Mekugi Hole: 3 holes, 1 filled.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.8 cm (1.1 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.06 cm (0.81 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.59 cm (0.23 in).
Sword Weight: 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Shape: Deeper curvature and extended kissaki (tip).
Jigane: The surface shows well-forged ko-itame with chikei, creating utsuri visible across nearly the entire blade.
Hamon: The hamon is based on a suguha with fine nie, displaying double lines, slight fraying along the edge, and uchinoke. The boshi with the hamon tapering down toward the edge.

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