Highly dubious Type 94 on Yahoo!

[KungFooey]

I'm changing this post based on all the comments it has garnered from the military experts below.

I originally put it up in good faith although gunto (and swords in general) are not my thing.

 

However, I sure don't want to be responsible for anyone being fleeced out of two grand - especially at Christmas!

 

So instead of asking the admins to take the thread down, I'll leave it here like this as a warning.

 

Sorry guys!!!

Dee

 

https://page.auction.../auction/h1042502132

 

Edited December 24, 2024 by KungFooey
As warning.

[Sam Smith]

从该商家购买时应谨慎小心。

[Bruce Pennington]

Plum blossoms and ducks!  Wonder what that means?  Beautiful custom 94.

[lonely panet]

this seller is on jauce,  all his swords should be treated with extreme caution.

this sword has some clear warning signs. rebound tsuka,  incorrect or missing seppa,  missing screws with no holes into the saya etc.

 

but no pictures showing anything internal.  very selective photos 

but hey dont listen to me,  no one else does 

[Michaelr]

I listen so that I can learn. Keep it up. Thank you

 MikeR

[PNSSHOGUN]

Completely wrong, mismatched hangers, Wakase patent drag but doesn't have a Wakase Tsuba or hanger. This has been listed for years, along with other make believe special Gunto.

[KungFooey]

Thanks for all the input guys!

I feel really bad now.
No good deed goes unpunished, eh? 🙄

 

Dee

[KungFooey]

16 hours ago, Sam Smith said:

从该商家购买时应谨慎小心。

It's ok Sam - you can call it out in English, rather than pussyfoot around.

Many here can't read Japanese and they also deserve to be warned if something's shady. 
 

Dee

[Sam Smith]

34 minutes ago, KungFooey said:

It's ok Sam - you can call it out in English, rather than pussyfoot around.

Many here can't read Japanese and they also deserve to be warned if something's shady. 
 

Dee

Haha, this is my first comment, and I didn't notice this. This seller is actually quite notorious on YAHOO. Generally, it is not recommended to make purchases from him.