Fake Type 95 Nco Swords

[Scogg]

My pleasure @TBSM! It's a really nice looking replica, and the photographs are conveniently 'far away'... I think it would fool many.

Feel free to inquire about any future Japanese swords that you're interested in. We're always here and happy to help

All the best,
-Sam

[Kiipu]

A more recent reproduction which is better made than some of the older Chinese reproductions.  They caused a bit of confusion when first seen via photographs.

Nco Shin Gunto - Real Or Rotter?

[Scogg]

This fake is very common and obvious with the decorative blade. 
 

That being said, here is a lesson in safety and how NOT to photograph swords. Even though it’s fake, holding a sword out with one hand, and taking photos with the other, on a mobile raised step ladder?!

 

Glad this guy survived to post his fake ..

Safety is no accident,

-Sam 
 

[gdaytiger2001]

Hi All I was hoping someone may be able to help me out here, i received this as a gift from a friend who has since passed and i have always been curious. Not overly concerned if its a fake i have always just wanted to know a little about its origins.

[Bruce Pennington]

Hi Craig!
As you suspected, it is a Chinese fake.  Signs:  The Chinese fakes like to use serial numbers on the habaki (brass collar on blade), writing on the blade, and Damascus steel.  Also, they make the folds of the handle wrap all turn in the same direction, while Japanese alternate directions in their wrap folds.