Whitegryphon70 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Hi, I found these swords for sale, but am unable to tell if they are Japanese or fakes, and if they are Japanese are they worth buying or not, or if they are in too rough of shape.the bottom one looks similar to gunto mounts, there are no pics of the tangs unfortunately, I have not seen them in person and wonder if they are worth driving to go look at them. I highly value the opinions of the members of this site and thank any one who can offer advice. Thank you, Sean O. Quote
obiwanknabbe Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Sean, I am going to have to go with Chinese fakes here. Many red flags. I would pass on them. Kurt k 1 Quote
jason_mazzy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 bottom one fake for sure. top one has slight possibility but likely fake. I have yet to see a chinese gunto fake with correct habaki shape. The top one looks like it MAY have a traditional habaki, even with that said likely best to steer clear. BUT if you could get photos of top ones habaki and nakago I can give you a better reply. to reiterate my opinion is fake. kissaki looks bad. shape looks off. slightest of possibilities on top but do not buy. Quote
Whitegryphon70 Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Posted February 3, 2016 Thank you for the replies. Thanks, Sean O. Quote
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