Japanese Damascus Blade Gunto?

Andrew · 23rd March 2008, 12:46 AM

I agree with Norman. That's a recent blade of Chinese manufacture. In addition to the characteristic "hada" (watering pattern), the tip geometry is a tell-tale sign.

Lew · 23rd March 2008, 01:42 AM

Definately a recent Chinese knock off of a katana.

Lew

Rich · 23rd March 2008, 02:03 AM

It is genuine! A genuine Chinese fake that is. No doubt about it; acid
etched blade, kissaki (point) geometry wrong, mounts incorrect for
shingunto. Be glad your gut saved you some money.

Rich S

Bill M · 23rd March 2008, 02:51 AM

Thanks.

You all confirm my feelings about this. It is strange because the seller is a world class expert in a different arena of collecting.

Normally I would have blown the piece away, but when an expert like him is offering it. . . . . . . . I try to see something there.

I just have to remember --- we all need to remember --- that an expert in one area does not make him an expert in ALL areas.

23rd March 2008, 12:46 AM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I agree with Norman. That's a recent blade of Chinese manufacture. In addition to the characteristic "hada" (watering pattern), the tip geometry is a tell-tale sign.

23rd March 2008, 01:42 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Definately a recent Chinese knock off of a katana. Lew

23rd March 2008, 02:03 AM	#3
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	It is genuine! A genuine Chinese fake that is. No doubt about it; acid etched blade, kissaki (point) geometry wrong, mounts incorrect for shingunto. Be glad your gut saved you some money. Rich S

23rd March 2008, 02:51 AM	#4
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Thanks. You all confirm my feelings about this. It is strange because the seller is a world class expert in a different arena of collecting. Normally I would have blown the piece away, but when an expert like him is offering it. . . . . . . . I try to see something there. I just have to remember --- we all need to remember --- that an expert in one area does not make him an expert in ALL areas.