New here seeking advice on a possible find

[Brokegunner]

Good Afternoon All,

 

I am a military arms collector and have absolutely no knowledge of Nihonto.  I have always been impressed with the beauty and quality, but I figured it would be safer to stay with what I know.  Well today I was looking around an obscure auction for military arms and I found this dagger for sale in the auction and the price at this point is under $200.  I am curious if this may be something valuable or is there enough info from the photos to make a determination?  

 

Thanks for the help and I hope you all don't find it rude to pop in here just for a question... I do hope to learn more about these items and hopefully make a purchase

 

Brian M

 

 

[Mark]

this is a Chinese fake.  please stay here and learn.  there is a lot of information here on fakes. we see them a lot

[Oshy]

http://www.jssus.org/nkp/fake_japanese_swords.html?fbclid=IwAR1ukY3RwKSqmOPpoaDeZiy5-U72_vZkdcUEHmmmOPImtDvwfAgmqdIcYHo

[Brian]

Brian,
At $200, it is about $180 overpriced.
Well done on asking first. Better than many of us did with our mistakes. Nothing wrong with asking.

[Brokegunner]

Thanks for the replies, I am glad I asked!!