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Appraisal Quiz #839


Previous answer is
Sakakura Gonnoshin Terukane
坂倉言之進照包

Features: This is a Juyo Token from the 53rd evaluation by Sakakura Gonnoshin Terukane.
It showcases a magnificent suguha with a deep nioiguchi, which is extremely rare.
Most Juyo Token feature gunome-midare, making this suguha a particularly unique example.
Its beauty remains engaging over time, with well-functioning sunagashi and kinsuji forming a dynamic scenery within the blade.

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Appraisal Quiz #839 (March 22nd, 2025)
Who made this sword do you think ?

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Blade Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 6 bu (68.48 cm / 26.96 in)
Curvature: 5 bu (1.52 cm / 0.60 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.12 cm (1.23 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.3 cm (0.91 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.77 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 865 grams
Shape: Wide blade with deep curvature and extended kissaki
Jigane: Beautiful chikei appears, with clear hada pattern and a faint utsuri.
Hamon: Ko-gunome midare with active sunagashi and kinsuji within the ha.
The boshi is large and round, turning back in a komaru style.

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