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Mumei (Kashu Masakage)
無銘(加州真景)

Features: Kashu Masakage was a disciple of Etchu Norishige. His jigane is especially remarkable, and the hamon features small irregular gunome, reflecting a gentle fluctuation.

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Appraisal Quiz #880 (January 24th, 2026)
Who made this sword do you think ?
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Blade Length: 73.3 cm (28.86 in)
Curvature: 2.3 cm (0.91 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.29 cm (1.30 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.25 cm (0.89 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.88 cm (0.35 in)
Sword Weight: 890 g
Shape: The blade is wide, thick in kasane, with an extended kissaki, and features a bo-hi (groove).
Jigane: The ko-itame hada is well-forged and results in a fine steel texture.
Hamon: Made in nioi-deki with deep nioiguchi. The pattern resembles the most exquisite clouds rising in the deep blue sky of the south, displaying such magnificent movement that it evokes a sense of awe.

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