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This must have been around 2004. I had a Chinese friend purchase it for me so I wouldn't pay too much $6-7. I am starting to learn blacksmithing and knife forging and thought I might take some design ideas or practice sharpening/polishing with this.

It very well could be. I bought it on the street assuming it most likely was. I just wanted to be sure before I do anything to distroy any collector value. If. I may ask what are some of the signs to look for or how may we distinguish a copy from the real thing? Thanks!

I purchased a Japanese knife while in China many years ago and I was curious if anyone could help identifying any info about it. Thanks for any help!