Question about a mumei gendaito

[John C]

Hello:

This sword is being auctioned as a mumei gendaito. But I was under the impression all new swords being made in Japan had to be signed. Am I misunderstanding this?

If they do have to be signed, under what circumstances could this be taken out of Japan and be sold in the US?

Just curious, so thank you for taking a look.

https://www.ebay.com...6:g:nsMAAOSwNYdkpwYp

 

John C.

p.s. the Damascus pattern looks reminiscent of something from China, however I know nothing of the modern Japanese blade making process.

 

[Brian]

It's Komonjo. Doesn't that say enough?

[John C]

True. But seller notwithstanding, I was wondering about whether or not all new blades had to be signed.

John C.

[robinalexander]

For reference

 

[Brian]

Probably not made in Japan. That's all I can guess. Or modern made there and "under the radar export"
Either way, not what it claims to be.

[Stephen]

Still would be ok for training and not worry about damage to art item.

[lonely panet]

utter junk,  tha hamon or should i say crappy white line has no signs activity.  avoid like crabs,  hairlice and the clap

[John C]

9 hours ago, lonely panet said:

utter junk

Agree! Wasn't planning on buying it, just curious about gendaito signatures.

John C.