Sword ID - WW vs Hand Made Antique

[last_samurai]

Hello, I would really appreciate if anyone can help me obtain additional information on this sword. At first glance, it seems like a genuine antique (hand made) sword. As you can see from the pictures (see LINK), it also has a signature. I have tried to read it, but have been unsuccessful. What confuses me, is that it also has what looks to be a serial number. This would lead me to believe it is therefore machine made (WW II) but the number doesn't seem to be on the blade itself. Thank you for your help!!

 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vzxu8ctxc3lwc4n/AAAery0MMW76dsH0GI09dy0Oa?dl=0

[PNSSHOGUN]

Chinese fake I'm afraid.

[Geraint]

Dear RJ.

 

Please add your name as we all do.  John is clearly right, have a look at some of the swords here to start to learn to spot the difference,  https://www.aoijapan.com/  There are many other sites in the links art the top of the page.

 

I hope you didn't have too much invested in this one but don't let it put you off, lurk here and learn, have a look at some of the items in the For Sale section, buy  a few books and enjoy.

 

All the best.

[Ken-Hawaii]

Posted on NMB is the link http://jssus.org/nkp/fake_japanese_swords.html

 

As has been said, study first, buy later. Welcome to the forum.

[16k]

very, very fake, unfortunately

[ROKUJURO]

The signature tries to say YAMAGUCHI KAWASEI, but it is not executed in the usual Japanese way, and in addition to that, there are no swordsmiths with that name. Together with many other (red) signs obviously a bad fake.

[Ganko]

Worthless poor copy, as bad as it gets,may be suitable for chopping brush.

[last_samurai]

Hello all, thank you very much for your replies and info. I will be sure to learn from this mistake and will follow your suggestions!