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Appraisal Quiz #715


Previous answer is
 Chikuzen Ju Nobukuni Yoshimasa(2nd)
筑前住信国吉政(二代)

Special feature: Chikuzen Ju Nobukuni Yoshimasa 1st was the employed swordsmith of Chikuzen Fukuoka Domain. This sword was made by the 2nd generation.

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Appraisal Quiz #714 (October 29th, 2022)
Who made this sword do you think ?

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Blade length:50.4cm or 19.84inches.
Sori:0.8cm or 0.31inches.
Mekugi:1
Width at the hamachi:3.3cm or 1.29inches.
Kasane:0.68 cm or 0.26inches.
The weight of the sword:490grams
Shape: Osuriage, the blade is broad and made from Nagamaki, thin with small Sori. The shape is solid and powerful.
Jigane: Itamehada mixed with Mokume and Utsuri.
Hamon: Niedeki mainly Notare, Gunomemidare. Nioikuchi and Gunomemidare work well in Ha. The tip is Yakizume.

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