A fake or original?

[gunto]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Very-early-match...d=p3286.c0.m14

A will claim this to be a fake.
Mekugi (screw) looks strange.Tsuka dosnt look like aluminium.Looks like tsuka is poor cast. Screw at sarute looks strange.

What du You think ?


They are getting better and better

[Edokko]

My vote also is "fake".
Material doesn't look right as you say, and also marking is incorrect. I can't say how the marking is incorrect, in case the fakers are looking at these forums for hints, but it's incorrect.

And, yep, them thar fakers are gittin' better an better an better.