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Hizen Koku Kawachi Kami Fujiuji Masahiro (2nd Generation)
肥前国河内守藤氏正広(2代)
Features: Masahiro of Hizen, Kawachi-no-Kami, belonged to the lineage of the first-generation Hizen Tadayoshi.
His name was Hashimoto Yashichirō.
As the eldest son of the first-generation Masahiro, he initially signed as Masanaga.
After the passing of his father, he adopted the name Kawachi-no-Kami Masahiro in Kanbun 5 (1665).
His signatures varied over time, including Hizen no Kuni Musashi-no-Kami Fujiwara Masanaga, Hishū Saga-jū Fujiwara Masahiro, Hizen no Kuni Kawachi-no-Kami Tōshi Masahiro, and Hizen no Kuni Kawachi-no-Kami Fujiwara Masahiro.
He passed away in Genroku 12 (1699) at the age of 73.
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Appraisal Quiz #882 (January 31st, 2026)
Who made this sword do you think ?
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Blade Length: 70.6 cm (27.80 in)
Curvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
Width at Tip: 2.14 cm (0.84 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.78 cm (0.31 in)
Sword Weight: 930 g
Shape:Wide body, thick kasane, with moderate curvature and an extended kissaki.
Jigane:Finely forged with small itame hada, forming a clear and refined steel.
Hamon:A series of gunome-midare, with a slightly deep nioiguchi, forming a bright and clear temper.
The bōshi curves and returns roundly.
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