Mister Gunto Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I see this seller listing a lot of bare blades like this one, supposedly Japanese: https://www.ebay.com/itm/T792-Japanese-Samurai-Sword-Gendaito-Yasuoki-Katana-Blade-71-2-CM/143100680125?hash=item21517717bd:g:XUIAAOSwpJ5cNUK-:rk:16:pf:0 From the prices he gets, and the way the balde looks, I'm guessing these are Chinese made? Or am I off on that? Does anyone have any experience with this seller, good or bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfson Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Reasonable presumption. Lots of threads about Komonjo and there are fans and critics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganko Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I don't know who is supplying him with these blades, they look better than most of the Chinese items. I am pretty sure they are all recently manufactured. They typically have signatures of good gendai swordsmiths on them. I believe they are all bogus signatures. Good for wacking weeds of perhaps Iaito. Tom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Gunto Posted January 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I own a few Chinese forged swords from Longquan that I had custom ordered from a different Chinese eBay dealer. They're actually quite well made, in good polish with tight construction and nicely balanced. I enjoy them quite a bit. But the main thing for me was, I knew where the swords were coming from. What they were, and what they weren't. Since first posting this, I took Robert's advice and looked more throught he forum about this dealer. I think I know what I need to know now, so thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Komonjo as a seller does have some legitimate items... and also some super spurious fakes. Buyer beware. I think he probably buys from several sources and mixes in real with fake to fool people who are into the idea of being a 'loyal buyer'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNSSHOGUN Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Annoying because some of the Shin & Kai Gunto he has would be nice if not for the fake Yasukuni/Minatogawa/Koa Isshin Mei. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I think we have enough threads about this seller and his swords. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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