ISmithers Posted December 19, 2019 Report Posted December 19, 2019 Hello, i just bought this katana from a collector. Now we inspected it and found a button with an anker on it, Japanese text saying "山本" on the tang when we took the handle off. It also has a serial number just above the guard. 120 cm long. We think the previous owner painted the metalwork. Now I would like to know a bit more about the piece I bought (year, something about the owner or swordsmith, value) or maybe it's a replica I don't know. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted December 19, 2019 Report Posted December 19, 2019 ISmithers,welcome to the board!Please sign all posts with your first name plus an initial as is requested here. There must be a reason that you bought this item without knowing what it is. Was it very cheap? As far as I can judge from photos only, it looks like a phantasy sword, but it is not a KATANA and it is not Japanese. A bit of Chinese opera, made recently (between 1 and 10 years old). Value: What you paid for it, others may say USD 50.-- or 100.--.Maker is a factory in Eastern Asia, I think. In case you have a love for authentic Japanese SAMURAI weapons, please have a look at the many pictures and informations here on NMB. You will soon see how the real thing looks! Quote
Brian Posted December 19, 2019 Report Posted December 19, 2019 It is a very obvious Chinese fake. Sorry.A basic research would have easily showed that. Always best to ask before buying. Try and get your money back. There is nothing good or real here. Quote
Ganko Posted December 19, 2019 Report Posted December 19, 2019 Unfortunately,it has no merit whatsoever. Hopefully you didn't pay very much for it or can return it. I hope this does not discourage you from having further interest in Japanese swords. Quote
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