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Originally Posted by ariel
I think that, on the contrary, it is 100% genuine, and the stamp matters a lot. Regretfully, I cannot identify it, but would love to know an opinion of a knowledgeable person.
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Hello Ariel,
I honestly hope that you are right... but...
Please have a look at the ricasso, then at the beginning of the edge. To me, the ricasso appears to be very flat and rather thin, like cut from sheet steel, then the blade was given an scandi ground edge.
The hilt also looks suspiciously new, almost no losses to the koftgari.
Not to mention the golden koftgary on silver background which is a rather recent trend.
Also the spots of acid etching on the silver background of the hilt look very suspicious.
I would also like to hear what others have to say.