Previous answer is
Hizen no Kuni Tadayoshi (Gimei)
肥前国忠吉（偽銘）

Features: This sword was made in imitation of the first generation, but unfortunately I judge the signature to be gimei (false signature).

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Appraisal Quiz #887 (March 7th, 2026)
Who made this sword do you think ?
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Blade Length: 68.3 cm (26.89 in).
Curvature: 2.8 cm (1.10 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.0 cm (1.18 in).
Sakihaba: 2.1 cm (0.83 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.54 cm (0.21 in).
Sword Weight: 615 g.
Shape: A katana made for one-handed use, with carvings of a dokko and a grass-style dragon on the front, and “Hachiman Daibosatsu” and Bonji characters carved on the reverse.
It is an impressive sword with deep curvature and an extended kissaki, showing an excellent overall shape.
Jigane: The jigane is tightly forged, with utsuri appearing, forming a fine and well-refined steel surface.
Hamon: Nioi-deki, forming a magnificent choji-midare pattern.

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