what kind of blade is this?

[Rich T]

as in Gung fu, I have no idea about those swords, I do not know if it is real or fake. Perhaps try Sword Forum Internation where they deal with all sorts of swords there.

 

http://swordforum.com/

 

Cheers

 

Richard

[Brian]

Definitely not Japanese. I would say it is some tourist fantasy piece (especially with the small knife inside the handle) but perhaps it is some other Eastern sword such as from Burma or Thailand?

As suggested, your best bet would be to post it at the Swordforums where they have forums for these other countries.

 

Regards,

Brian

 

Edit to add: I believe this may be a Burmese Dha. A great page on these can be found at http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/

I am still unsure if it is old, or an early tourist piece..but looks like it may be fairly modern with that screw in accessory knife that isn't typical

 

[Mike]

Might be reproduction of Thai dah, or Tai-Chi training sword, hard to tell without holding the sword. Mike

[Bobby-Indonesia]

I have to, is very similiar to yours.

 

http://militaria.co.za/nihontomessagebo ... .php?t=301

 

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[DavidF]

It's a "fantasy" blade of modern design. There are many of these out in the marketplace. The leather sheath is a dead give-away.

 

DaveF.