what do U think about this one

[Geneck]

I've found this one on internet auction could U give me your opinion about this one.Thx in advance

 

BRGD Tom

[Thekirsh]

Hi Tom

Just my opinion but it looks like a bad bad chinese copy.

Simon

[Russell P]

My first post here but it does not look good.

[Brian]

Tom,

 

With respect mate...not only is it a fake..but it is a really bad fake. Just about everything on it is bad. If you compare it with the swords on the "Fake Swords" link above, it screams copy.

I would point out the bad aspects of it, but since there are no good ones...let's just say it isn't even close.

 

Brian

[Jean]

Tom,

 

As is saying Brian a very bad copy :

 

Look at the kissaki on your picture and compare it to the picyures you are going to find on commercial sites (cf . Dr Stein website) ...

[Bungo]

after downing a six pack of sammy adams' winter brew( well, S#$@3, I need it after the market melt down today ).I think I am beginning to see nijuba...................

 

milt the ronin

[Guest Simon Rowson]

Hi Tom,

 

You've got to start looking at different dealers and sites my friend!

 

However, keep doing what you're doing and ask the guys on the forum about any potential purchases.......I think it will save you a lot of pain!

 

All the best,

Simon

[Russell P]

It is really difficult this. My first swords were also not good.

 

Best of luck

[Brian]

Russell,

If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, and everyone would make money

The first thing to remember is there are no $75 genuine swords out there on the internet. If a sword is under $200, and has no bids..then it is fake.

You need to look at a few genuine swords. Don't have to be the best swords out there..just some original ones, and the fakes will begin to stand out clearly. Go to a museum, and post your location to see if there are any members near you. Read the links pages above too. Pay particular attention to the kissaki (tip) and the nakago (tang) as this will give them away 80% of the time.

Lots of time, lots of patience. Mix with a bit of luck, and you will fine. Don't give up, and feel free to ask for opinions as you are doing.

 

Regards,

Brian

[Russell P]

Brian

Very true.

Sometimes we also get lucky.

July 2004 ebay I bought this for £118 (ebay was good then).

The handle had never been removed. I still have the sword.

It did cost me £200 to send it away for a polish.