Any thoughts on this Katana?

[George KN]

Hi,

 

I am looking at potentially buying this Katana in the UK, although details are really thin on the ground, but I get the feeling could be a WW2 blade. 

 

The seller can't tell me much other than it is 94cm in total length, 70cm blade length, and they can't get the hilt off meaning I have no idea what the tang looks like.

 

Does the hamon on the blade look fake to anyone else? And does anyone please recognise the symbol on the Habaki?

 

I am assuming it is machine made - but torn because it potentially could be a really cheap buy (~£150), but it does seem quite a gamble.

 

Any thoughts are very welcome!

 George

 

 

 

[vajo]

Fake. Forget it.

 

The sign on the habaki is from the Marto Company Spain. 

You can buy it new for 150 Dollar. 

 

[George KN]

@vajo, thank you for quick reply, I just checked out their website too, and it looks like you are totally right!

 

You have just saved me from wasting quite a bit of money - much appreciated  

[vajo]

All good George. Good hunting for another one.

[Grey Doffin]

Hi George,

The 1st picture tells you all you need to know, even without the Marto logo on the tsuka and habaki. The habaki is narrower that the blade and this never happens on a real Nihonto. You would be doing yourself a huge favor if you took some time in study before throwing money at the unknown.

Grey