Need help to ID Samurai(?) sword

[katana]

Hi Amuk Murugul,
I saw a similar sword on eBay recently (could even be the one you mentioned) I am certain these are 'fantasy katanas'. Below is a picture from website selling these ....there are many others I would stay well away if it looks like those below....

[Rich]

Ye gads! If that's the type of sword you're talking about, it's not a
fantasy sword, it's a nightmare! :-) NO such thing EVER made for
a samurai. They would commit seppuku before being seen carrying
anything like that.

Rich

[Amuk Murugul]

Hello everybody,

Thank you for all your help.

Originally Posted by katana

Hi Amuk Murugul,
I saw a similar sword on eBay recently (could even be the one you mentioned) I am certain these are 'fantasy katanas'. Below is a picture from website selling these ....there are many others I would stay well away if it looks like those below....

This particular sword was offered to me in the Netherlands. It looks VERY similar to the pictures you posted, but not quite as exotic. Now I know the nature of the beast.
Well, I guess the wisdom here is to hang on to my ever diminishing moolah ... TIGHTLY.

Consider this thread CLOSED.

Once again, thank you all for your kind help.

Best regards.