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Appraisal Quiz #787


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 Kanenori 兼則
兼則

Special feature: As a sword from Mino, it has a good shape, making it a wonderful masterpiece with dignity. A splendid sword with a good shape, made during the Muromachi period, is a well-formed and stylish work.

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Appraisal Quiz #787 (March 23th, 2024)
Who made this sword do you think ?

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Habaki: Silver foiled single Habaki.
Blade Length: 64.0 cm (25.2 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base: 3.15 cm (1.24 in)
Width at the tip: 2.24 cm (0.88 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.72 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 790 grams

Shape: There is a Machiokuri about 5 cm long with no noticeable wear, and the blade has a wide and healthy shape.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame hada looks plain appearance.
Hamon: Nie-deki choji-midare with variations in height, and a slightly longer chaotic pattern in the boshi.

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