Help Needed With Sword

[mds308]

I'm trying to buy this sword from a pawn shop.  He's less cluless than I and I know very little.  You guys helped me before and I need you again.  I forgot to get measurements and I don't have the sword in hand.  The signed damascus blade looks old but the handle looks much newer.  The wrap looks professional.  Perhaps a WWII officers family blade?  I could use help with maker ID, age of blade, scabbard info and if possible,  an approximate value range.  Thank you for your time and your help.

 

 

[Jean]

CHINESE FAKE.

 

RUN AWAY

 

Here is a website, have a look at the swords, study them. Japanese swords have nothing to do with these Chinese junks.

 

https://www.aoijapan.com
 

Michael, study just a bit to be able to indentify the real thing. Otherwise.....

[ChrisW]

This is as fake as they come. Do what Jean says, you'll save yourself a lot of time and money.

[mds308]

Thanks guys.  This is why I will seek help before shelling out the green.  I really appreciate the help.  I know he paid 150 when he bought it.  I will pay zero.  Thank you.

 

  

[mds308]

The quality looked sub par and the Tsuba looked like it was cast in kitty litter.  I should have known better on my own but needed the extra push.    

[Bruce Pennington]

Brian listed this exact type blade in the Fake Blades post in the Gallery.

[Surfson]

Truly horrendous.  You would do yourself a service to have a look at the articles about recognizing these fakes that have been posted on NMB.

[Mister Gunto]

Fake and even faker, no question about it. 

[SAS]

Hurts my eyes, glad you asked first.