Canuck123 Posted August 12, 2021 Report Posted August 12, 2021 Hello everyone, New member here with a sword that needs help being Authenticated, Dated and Signature read by someone who can read the inscription on the Tang. I've had this sword for many years without really looking it up till now. I used it a self defense weapon in my room for just in case eh. LoL I've tried to look it up but to no avail yet. Looks, feels and smells pretty old but you never know right. So I am hoping that the combined knowledge in this group can send me in the right direction. Thanks to all who do. If anyone needs more pictures let me know. Quote
Canuck123 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Posted August 12, 2021 Ok, Pretty vague on detail's. LoL Quote
raaay Posted August 12, 2021 Report Posted August 12, 2021 Andre , not vague reply from Dwayne , it is basically a fake / copy of Japanese shin-Gunto sword , made to deceive ,and made in China . just google fake Chinese Shin-Gunto swords , you will soon see there are lots, hope you did not pay a lot of money for this one , and it is not very old sorry , Quote
Canuck123 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Posted August 12, 2021 Closest I'be seen so far that has the right mounts and proper scabbard are the Kamikaze ones Shin Gunto IJA Pilot kamikaze WWII Imperial Japan Army Guntō Leather cover scabbard - Katana Is this a fake as well? Quote
raaay Posted August 12, 2021 Report Posted August 12, 2021 Need better photos , to be a 100% sure . Quote
MarcoUdin Posted August 12, 2021 Report Posted August 12, 2021 Samurai Monkey on ebay is the last person you want to reference for authenticity. No such thing as a pilot's kamikaze sword. While the parts may be real what he's presenting them as aren't. I believe yours is a copy as especially since the nakago looks badly shaped and Japanese did not make Damascus blades. 2 Quote
Brian Posted August 12, 2021 Report Posted August 12, 2021 There is zero doubt unfortunately. This is a Chinese fake. Pattern on the blade, shape of the tang, handle wrap....all very clear. 3 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted August 15, 2021 Report Posted August 15, 2021 It's a fake. Good for self-defense in your room, or a wall-hanger. But complete Chinese fake. They really like to use that damascus steel. Nakago is "caca" not Japanese, mei is gibberish, metal parts detail are all off. Compare to these: http://ohmura-study.net/905.html and this is what a Japanese nakago looks like: Quote
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