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Recently acquired this, took a gamble with some very bad pictures. Seller assured 100% authentic.

 

I am questioning it, curious of others opinions?

 

Did some googling and I haven't seen any other NCO's with characters on the blade.  That and no serial number.  Is that a correct assumption?

 

Going to pick up Jim Dawson's book so I can start educating myself.

 

Appreciate any information. 

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Philip,

it would have been a good idea to read some books before the purchase to avoid mistakes like this one. The date punched on to the blade (SHOWA 17 = 1942) is a giveaway for very bad fakes. 

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