Is This Japanese?

[parfaitelumiere]

Recently I went on ebay and saw this, I have my opinion of course, but I wanted to get yours.
 

 

[Higo-san]

Hi Patrice,

 

I am not 100% sure about the tanto but the koshirae is definitely not an old Japanese piece. And I am almost sure that the tanto is modern made, too.

 

Best,

 

Chris

[Stephen]

looks like a taisho to early showa piece, art deco era?? i see all Japanese,  cleaned nakago? All the silver looks like it was.

[parfaitelumiere]

My opinion is the dragons are (edit, not Japanese, probably "indochine" design could match and many indochine silver is available in France).
The blade is real but ruined by a european guy.
Other parts are modern european work, no taste, poor shape, poor finish and engraving, no Japanese culture or sense of beauty, I can even see the dragons "menuki" were not put the right way...it makes me think about stuff I made when I was a teenage, but with a real blade and more precious material.
I think the maker did want to use noble materials, silver and ebony, but had absolutely no idea about Japanese aesthetics.
I contacted him to provide opinion, as he offers "guaranty age and authenticity", he would better to change the description, but he didn't.

 

 

vientamense (indochine) cufflink:

 

[Stephen]

i think you have quite a bit opinions, lets see what others think

[vajo]

The carp looks terrible selfmade.

The piece look like someone has to try to make kodogu for himself.

[Geraint]

Dear Patrice,

 

It certainly looks like something you would not want to own.

 

All the best