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Old 20th December 2008, 08:47 PM   #4
katana
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Originally Posted by stekemest
Sorry David, your sword is a classic Chinese fake. Koshirae are wrong, blade shape is wrong, Hamon is fake and kissaki is terrible. This "sword" has never seen Japan.
Hi Stekemest,
No need to apologise , its not mine ......I had too many doubts to bid ...but 'part' of me did start to wonder whether this could be a good blade....when the bidding started to get 'serious' ...

I can see why the kissaki is suspect, but could you explain how you know the Hamon is not 'real'. I thought that the acid etched type has a definate edge (outline) whereas this one seems to more gradual. As to the blade shape ...I can know see what you mean. Thank you for your input.

Hi Atlantia ,
it seems that Nihonto is 'knee deep' in fakes ....never mind......perhaps one day a 'sleeper' could find its way to my door......Santa.....are you listening


Regards David
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