High end “court Tachi”

[Bridges]

I searched Dawson’s reference guide and found nothing in the court official section. This would definitely be a neat addition to someone’s collection if it is legit.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234814415947?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZeLaYyzXTCO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=5b5Igx0HQ7e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Grey Doffin]

I doubt this is legit; looks Chinese or another type of fake to me.

Grey

[Bridges]

@Grey Doffinthanks for the input Grey, that’s unfortunate 

[Tensho]

Seller is known to sell fake items. They had a Tachi listed a while back that they dated to be 1800s(by them) I think it was an early model Hanwei.  I told them about it, can't remember their reply but left it up with the same description. Sold for almost $2k.

 

Fools in their money will soon be departed. 

[Bridges]

@Tensho is there a list of names in the NMB with sellers that forge items? That would be very beneficial

[Tensho]

As far as I'm aware they're just consignment items. And they probably have an "expert" that tells them what they think they are. 

 

As far as I'm aware there isn't a list. I think there should be though. Pretty much anyone that sells swords of any kind as a business on eBay I would be leary of. Definitely be on HIGH ALERT and study the pictures carefully.  

[Grey Doffin]

Hi Noah,

Actually, I think a list of sellers of fakes on ebay would be counterproductive. As soon as you think you're safe because you're dealing with a seller who isn't on the list, you are vulnerable. There is no substitute for serious study; knowledge is your only hope.

Grey

[Brian]

Agree. Plus what a minefield that would be. Ask...ask...ask. It's the best way to navigate this field.