Fake NCO katana, possibly the worst I have seen.......

[The Blacksmith]

I saw this 'authentic' NCO's katana listed on fleabay. It is perhaps the worst example that I have as yet seen. Maybe a portent of things to come, but at least, to those with a modicum of knowledge, an obvious fake! Thankfully, it seems that some are not even trying to copy originals any longer, which should hopefully, make things a bit easier for the newcomers.

 

 

 

 

 

[Scogg]

That's an ugly one! Maybe I should add "Hexagon Mekugi" to my document's fake identifier list 

I also spend some time cataloging fake serial numbers. Unfortunately this one can't easily be cataloged - fortunately swords like this are easy to spot 

-Sam

[ChrisW]

I've seen some real dogs in my time studying/collecting wartime blades...

 

This one is something new. So ugly it might be a whole new specie! (of fake)

[John C]

Darn......guess I'll retract my bid.

 

John C.