Oil quenched or authentic?

[LakeBum]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Japanese-S ... 3394eeafdd

 

Hey guys, I was doing my normal browsing and this popped up. The hamon looked a little off, what do you all think?

 

Thank you for your time,

 

Jason

[Kronos]

Acid etched.Whats underneath that i couldn't possibly say.

[Kai-Gunto]

At first glance it looks like the alloy iaito blades.

[Mark]

I know the seller, he is an experienced sword collector. I note his description says the temper is simulated like a dress sabre so it seems it is not tempered either oil or water.

[kusunokimasahige]

Looks to me like a tourist piece made of alloy.

 

Really strange it has 10 bids.

 

KM

[LakeBum]

OOOOOh, ok thanks mark. I just need to read the descriptions more carefully. Also, thank you everyone else that helped!

[Soshin]

Hi Jason,

 

No disrespect but if you asking if this sword blade has been oil quenched or authentic (which means water quenched) you obviously haven't seen many authentic Japanese swords in hand. I would recommend avoiding eBay and other online auction sites, taking a long break and visiting a Japanese sword show or finding a study group or club nearby. The standard excuse I often hear online is that there ain't any shows or groups nearby does fly with me period. If you are really interested you will make it a high priority to attend a show or a study group or club.

 

One other point to all the NMB members that don't trust me. I don't sell Japanese swords and am only offering this advice to Jason so that he can avoid be cheated out of his hard earned money, getting angry, and quitting the hobby.

[LakeBum]

I completely agree David. I do not look to buy, but just to learn. Right now I am still reading what I can get my hands on and what you guys graciously share :D.