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[cruzinxz300zx]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Japanese-M ... 1329145366

 

 

Can someone check out this auction and let me know what they think of it. I don't know much about swords but shouldn't this sword be selling for more if it is handmade (hell even if it isn't handmade).. it doesn't show the signature or anything but it says its handmade and I think I can make out a little grain in one of the pictures....

 

Any help greatly appreciated.

[Jacques D.]

Chinese crap.

[cruzinxz300zx]

it says its Japanese... how do you know it is chinese?.. just because it says its in china?..

[Ed Harbulak]

I enlarged the rather poor quality picture and it became even more obvious that it's Chinese, NOT Japanese no matter what they say it is. The handle wrapping is wrong and plus it looks like they used rather cheap cotton rather than silk ito. The fittings seem to be rather poor quality also and since 99% of what comes out of China in the way of so called Japanese swords, is fake, there's no reason to believe this is real. But, better to ask first rather than take a chance. Or, when in doubt, do without and save your money. Good luck.

Ed Harbulak

[Peter Bleed]

look at the shape, look at the kissaki. It is Chinese

[runagmc]

Don't bid on ANY so called "Japanese sword" where the seller is from China. There are thousands of swords out of China (like the one you listed) at any given moment on ebay and they are ALL FAKE. Matter of fact, it's a bad idea to buy any sword off ebay unless you really know what your doing.

 

Also, just because a sword has hada does not make it a Nihonto.

 

I'm glad you had the sense to ask first. Anytime we can stop someone from putting money in the pockets of the fraudulent dealers is a plus.

[Derek]

Seriously, eBay is the last place to go to try and learn about Nihonto.... I suggest you begin by reading everything on

http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm

which is a great introduction, and FREE.

Then search the forums on this site, which goes back years, very interesting, and FREE.

Then, buy some good Nihonto books, which you can find a list here....

http://www.satcho.com/

You can buy 2 or 3 great books for the same price as Chinese junk sword on eBay.

By then, you will know exactly what the difference between Chinese junk and a true Nihonto is.

 

 

-Derek

[cruzinxz300zx]

Thank you everyone. I know nearly nothing about swords, nor do I plan on collecting or anything I was just trying to find comparables for the sword that I have. I knew I could rely on you all to help me out. Thanks again for all the information everyone you are all awesome.

[cruzinxz300zx]

I had a feeling something was wrong when the price was that low (considering that even a blade that wasn't hand forged would be more expensive than that) but the feedback for the seller was at or near 100% that's is the ONLY thing that caused me to take a second look.. I knew you all would steer me in the right direction though

[Ken-Hawaii]

Sean, at least you're asking beforehand, rather than after getting a piece of junk!

 

Ken

[cruzinxz300zx]

haha yup that was the plan lol I knew I could rely on everyone here. I never buy anything without consulting with someone I know that knows a lot about what I'm looking at and I don't know any sword experts so I have this message board lol

[ehk]

I am a beginner to but on ebay if the seller is located in China, well most of the time you don't even have to look at the sword as it is crap. But I to need to lean (a lot)