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Other artisans of the Hoki school
Narichika（成近） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Hoki school in Hoki province, active during the Jogen (1207-1211) period.
The work follows the Wakimono tradition.
Designated works by Narichika include 1 Jūyō.
