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Appraisal Quiz #867


Previous answer is
Echizen no Kami Sukehiro
越前守助広

Features: This is a very rare piece with ubu nakago signed by Echizen no Kami Sukehiro.
Among the naginata by Sukehiro, both the suguha version and the one owned by our company have been designated Juyo Token.
This piece features a dynamic ō-gunome midare, often called "Dotōba", and retains a faint trace of original ha, indicating its healthy condition.
It is a robust and sound naginata with thick kasane.
Sukehiro has two naginata recognized as Juyo Token.
This piece has received a superb polish and displays Sukehiro’s specialty, the "Tōranba" hamon.

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Appraisal Quiz #867 (October 4th, 2025)
Who made this sword do you think ?

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Blade Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 1 bu 5 rin (67.1 cm / 26.42 in)
Curvature: 6 bu 5 rin (1.97 cm / 0.78 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.01 cm (1.18 in)
Width at Tip: 2.07 cm (0.81 in)
Thickness: 0.55 cm (0.22 in)
Sword Weight: 615 g
Shape: Wide blade with thick kasane, carved with bohi and soehi on both sides.
The curvature is deep, giving the piece a well-balanced appearance.
Jigane: Itame mixed with mokume hada, with clearly visible utsuri.
Hamon: Nie-deki in suguha style with ko-ashi, and the boshi turns back in a large, round shape.

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