Appraisal Quiz #620


Previous answer is
  Mumei (Den Chogi)

Special feature:Chogi is a swordsmith who is called Soden Bizen and shows
the skill that was named alongside Kanemitsu in Bizen sword maker
during the Nanbokucho period.
There are two types of styles, one with a nioi deki and the other with
strong Nei deki blade, but there are many examples of
the latter among the Bizen swords.
The swordsmith who was separated from Bizen has been called
Cyogi from ancient times. The sword is more prominent in
comings and goings and changes than Kanemitsu
Many of them have strong individuality, and the Jigane is also
covered with thickJinie and mixed with the activities.

==============================================
Appraisal Quiz #620 (December 19th 2020)
Who made this sword do you think ?

==============================================

Blade length : 70.7 cm or 27.83 inches.
Sori : 1.0cm or 0.39 inches.
Mekugi : 2
Width at the hamachi : 2.82cm or 1.11 inches.
Width at the Kissaki : 2.1cm or 0.82 inches.
Kasane : 0.62 cm or 0.24 inches.
The weight of the sword 730 grams.
Shape : The blade is about 9cm Yuriage and Machiokuri long nakago.
The blade is small sori and regular thickness Bo-shi.
Jigane :Koitame hada well grained with jinie attach beautiful fine texture.
Hamon :Konie deki with thick nioiguchi deep gnome and cyoji midare hamon like morning fog
Bo-shi is notate and round shape yakizume style.

================================================

Answer will be posted at next Appraisal Quiz.

================================================

(Please acknowledge not replying to mail about Appraisal Quiz by our convenience.)


PAGETOP Order Form Contact
Japanese Sword Museum