Real or reproduction tassel

[William Jennings]

Can anyone tell me if this tassel is authentic or a modern reproduction? 

[Bruce Pennington]

Waiting for John - @PNSSHOGUN

[PNSSHOGUN]

It's a replica from China. The Habaki looks suspect as well. 

[Tensho]

Is this yours, or do you plan on purchasing? The seppa also look inaccurate/incomplete(may just be the photo)

[William Jennings]

This was something I plan on purchasing. The seller says it is a star stamped gendaito made by Okimitsu. What do yall think? 

[PNSSHOGUN]

Run away.

[William Jennings]

@PNSSHOGUN teach me. I was obviously concerned about the tassel and the habaki is odd. What else is wrong? 

[Bruce Pennington]

William and I chatted a little via PM.  For the price, I would buy it just for the blade!  It's a legit Okimitsu, star-stamped gendaito.  A guy could put it in shirasaya and have a great item.  But that's just me.

[Brian]

Amateur polish, looking very gaudy. But in this case, gentle uchiko over time should subdue it a bit. Westerners often think that a hamon should be so prominent that it looks like it was painted on.
But the sword appears real. Ignore the tassel and decide if the price is worth it for the sword alone.

[Sam Smith]

This tassel is produced in modern China, a very familiar style, haha. This tassel is considered to be of good quality among Chinese replicas. If I remember correctly, it is made of real silk.The blade itself is fine, but the HABAKI might be a bit suspicious.