NCO shin gunto fake ?

[Alex1984]

Hello, I would like to hear opinions. Has anyone already seen the nco signature blade?

[Alex1984]

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[16k]

I’m tempted to say everything is real but it’s a put together sword. As for the mei, looks so bad that I believe it is fake.

[Alex1984]

My personal opinion is that the sword is completely well-made Chinese copy. Perhaps only the scabbard is normal. I would like to listen to other people too.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Unfortunately the whole sword is of modern chinese origin. Best to seek a refund is possible. 

[Alex1984]

4 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Unfortunately the whole sword is of modern chinese origin. Best to seek a refund is possible. 

There is no need to achieve anything. Before buying a thing, I try to discuss it on the profile forum.

[16k]

38 minutes ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Unfortunately the whole sword is of modern chinese origin. Best to seek a refund is possible. 

If it is, that’s the first time I see a red copper handle with stamped and not cast stamps. But I guess there’s a first for everything.

[BANGBANGSAN]

It is Chinese copy

[Bruce Pennington]

Many things wrong with this.  The Ko and Suya stamps are getting scary good, but the TO inspector stamps are crap, both on the tsuka and the blade.  Copper handles never go above the 6XXX serial range.  The drag on the saya is too fat. Just to name a few. 

 

I've compared it to a legit for some points:

[paul griff]

Hello Alex,

                   As Bruce points out a fake but a pretty well made one...If it’s cheap always handy to have around to remind you of what to look for when a genuine one turns up......A study piece so to speak..books are invaluable but no substitute for hands on....

Regards,

               Paul..