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Samurai Katana - fake or real?


Anna-wve

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Hi guys, I'm new here and wondering - can you help me! Got a sword from my grandpa, he loved collectibles and had this sword for a long time. Can you tell me if you know - is it real or fake sword? Also, what do these letters mean if someone knows? I'm trying to research but can't find nothing.  I'll be very grateful for any help!

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Anna,

welcome to the board!

The symbols on the blade are usually not found on Japanese blades. They are chiselled upside-down which would not have been done by a Japanese craftsman. They can be read as YAMAMOTO DAI (can't read the last KANJI), but they have no meaning.

So all in all, not a Japanese weapon and certainly not a SAMURAI sword. Items like this are made all over Asia nowadays to deceive unsuspecting buyers.

If you want to have a look in our NMB archives, you will find a lot of very nice (genuine) SAMURAI swords for comparison. Some may be less ornate than yours, but they are authentic and beautiful and sometimes have great value. 

I sincerely hope that you stay interested in this subject and find pleasure in studying it. 

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