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Fujiwara Kiyohito(/Kiyondo)
Dated: September 26, 1863
Executed Dotanbara test at Senju by Yamada Yoshitoyo
藤原清人
文久三年九月二十六日
於千住太々土壇拂山田吉豊
Features: Kiyohito was the most prominent disciple of Kiyomaro and is recognized as one of the leading swordsmiths of the Kiyomaro school.
He was born in 1827 (Bunsei 10) in Dewa (present-day Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture).
At the age of 12, he was adopted by the Saito family of Shonai and took the name Ichiro Saito.
At 26, in April of 1848 (Kaei 1), he moved to Edo.
In 1852 (Kaei 5), he became a disciple of Kiyomaro.
He later relocated to Kanda.
After the death of his master Kiyomaro—who had left behind numerous unfinished orders—Kiyohito, being the top disciple, completed all of Kiyomaro’s remaining commissions, supported his widow and children, and helped to repay his debts.
He is remembered as a man of great loyalty and compassion.
In 1867 (Keio 3), Kiyoto traveled to Kyoto and was awarded the prestigious title "Buzen no Kami Fujiwara Kiyohito."
In 1870 (Meiji 3), he forged a sword dedicated to Emperor Meiji.
He passed away in 1901 (Meiji 34).
This work by Fujiwara Kiyohito bears a cutting test inscription and is of ample length.
It is a solidly built, magnificent sword.
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Appraisal Quiz #862 (August 30th, 2025)
Who made this sword do you think ?
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Blade Length: 69.8 cm (27.48 in)
Curvature: 1.8 cm (0.71 in)
Mekugi Hole: 4 (3 filled)
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.04 cm (1.20 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.10 cm (0.83 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.65 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 715 g
Shape:A sword with standard width, solid thickness, and a slight curvature.
Jigane:Well-forged itame-hada with visible grain, fine ji-nie, and visible utsuri.
Hamon:Nie-deki gunome-midare with height variations, featuring kinsuji within the blade.
The boshi is midare-komi and turns in a sweeping manner (hakikake).
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