Just Me Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 Hello. I am not aware of what replicas were being made in Japan (or if any) back in the 80's. The below pic is a replica blade, supposedly Japanese, from the 80's. Going from my knowledge of current market I would say it's Chinese, of course, but just wanted to check if any forumers here are aware of any Japan-made replicas back then. Also, assuming this is not Chinese or gibberish kanji as they usually make, is this horimono readable? What does it mean, if so? Sorry this is absolutely not a Nihonto, but I deal with Asian antiques in general, not just Nihonto swords, and maybe someone here can illustrate me a little on 1980's Japanese replica swords they may know of... I will appreciate any and all impressions you guys would like to share. Thank you! Quote
Brian Posted January 9, 2017 Report Posted January 9, 2017 Try again, pic didn't upload. No "replicas" with live blades were or could be sold. Only non-live blades that could not be sharpened. Quote
Just Me Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Posted January 9, 2017 Let me try again, if not I have the pic online here. So, a Japanese replica would have to be like today's ones, zinc blade or the likes? This one is steel, so I guess it would discard it as Japan made, huh? Quote
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