Surfson Posted April 21, 2012 Report Posted April 21, 2012 Is it possible that this tachi is made in China or some place other than Japan? Every part of it looks suspect to me, yet it went for $10K. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-FINE-KO ... 218wt_1167 Quote
paulb Posted April 21, 2012 Report Posted April 21, 2012 The sword is not a fake. In all liklihood it is what it is described as. As to the quality of the blade, the carving and the koshirae I think it is up to the buyer to decide if they consider they represent good value. Other than the claim that this is a "Museum quality" (whatever that means), piece I think based on a quick scan through that the sellers description in reasonably accurate. Quote
Surfson Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Posted April 21, 2012 The mounts look very questionable to me. Sword looks better. Quote
runagmc Posted April 22, 2012 Report Posted April 22, 2012 I believe this post was about the same item... viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11561 Quote
Sporkkaji Posted April 22, 2012 Report Posted April 22, 2012 I also strongly doubt if it really went for 10K. The single bid could easily have been the seller himself or an accomplice trying to generate interest. Quote
Surfson Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks for the link. It's all been said already! Quote
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