Type 95, real or fake?

[Alienasa]

Hello peeps, 

 

I'm new to Japanese Swords and this forum but I came here to verify a sword that was offered to me at a price of €950 at a militaria market in Western Europe. Doing my own research I already suspect it is a fake but I just wanted to make sure by letting you guys and gals take a look. I have some pictures. One of my main concerns is the quality of machining on the handle. 

 

Thank you all. 

 

 

[Grey Doffin]

I am no authority on military swords but this looks terrible. Run away.

Grey

[Bruce Pennington]

We've seen a number of these.  They are usually in the 35xxx, 36xxx number range.  I think @Shamsy said they are Polish reproductions.  There are a few tell-tale signs, but overall they are nowhere near the quality of a Tokyo arsenal (Iijima) blade.  Here are 2 others I've saved to file:

 

35974

 

35311

 

After searching the files, I have 4 in the 5Xxxx range too. 

 

[vajo]

Fake

[Alienasa]

Thank you all for your reaction and confirming my suspicions. My search continues for the genuine article.