Fake Japanese Swords

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1. Sword Opinion

   By Bronte, October 10, 2025
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   • Brian
   • October 10, 2025

2. Hello everyone, I am seeking assistance with identifying the 'Mei' (signature) on this old Japanese sword. It is a family heirloom and appears to be a Wakizashi (short sword). The signature is clearly engraved on the tang (nakago) and appears to be thre

   By Bayu, October 7, 2025   

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   • Marcin
   • October 10, 2025

3. Real or fake?

   By Amn, October 9, 2025
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   • Brian
   • October 10, 2025

4. UK Auction

   By Jon MB, October 1, 2025
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   • George KN
   • October 5, 2025

5. Reproduction? I have not seen a Yasurime like this

   By Jon D, September 21, 2025
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   • Jon D
   • September 21, 2025

6. Help ID the sword

   By jartbaker, May 4, 2025
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   • ROKUJURO
   • September 10, 2025

7. Fake type 95?

   By John C, August 17, 2025
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   • robinalexander
   • August 18, 2025

8. Shin Gunto Japanese Sword - real?

   By Susana Ferreira, August 16, 2025
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   • Brian
   • August 16, 2025

9. Please help identify

   By Kapow87, August 10, 2025
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   • Bruce Pennington
   • August 11, 2025

10. Anyone knows the brand of this factory made wakizashi?

    By Kantaro, August 9, 2025
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    • Brian
    • August 10, 2025

11. Colonel Yamada sword

    By Peter Brenan, August 3, 2025
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    • lonely panet
    • August 4, 2025

12. High end navy

    By Marcin, July 2, 2025
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    • Marcin
    • July 19, 2025

13. Type 98

    By Marcin, July 18, 2025
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    • Marcin
    • July 18, 2025

14. Authentic?

    By William Jennings, July 18, 2025
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    • Bruce Pennington
    • July 18, 2025

15. Hi can somone tell me what is the name of the sword making on my sword

    By Tyler sword, July 12, 2025
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    • Tyler sword
    • July 16, 2025

16. Obvious replica

    By Marcin, July 7, 2025
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    • Marcin
    • July 7, 2025

17. Fake Type 95 Gunto

    By Bruce Pennington, June 20, 2025
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    • Scogg
    • June 24, 2025

18. New wave of cheap replica

    By Marcin, June 23, 2025
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    • Marcin
    • June 23, 2025

19. Wakizashi Insights

    By Firstdive, June 13, 2025
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    • Firstdive
    • June 14, 2025

20. Yasunobu cata wink

    By Marcin, May 29, 2025
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    • Marcin
    • May 31, 2025

21. I need help translating and finding info on this sword if anyone could help ?

    By Jeffe111, April 29, 2025
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    • LEE1989
    • May 5, 2025

22. Help with signed nihonto.

    By Flappy25, April 30, 2025
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    • Brian
    • May 1, 2025

23. Please help translate

    By Jeffe111, April 29, 2025
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    • Ray Singer
    • April 29, 2025

24. Did I just get ripped off? - WW2 Katana

    By CheddarBeard, March 27, 2025
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    • CheddarBeard
    • March 27, 2025

25. Need help in determining the authenticity, age and information about the smith (Ishida Yuichi) of this Nihonto

    By Rinomn, March 16, 2025
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    • Lewis B
    • March 21, 2025