Help with Japanese sword!

[Matthew G.]

First off thanks for helping me out on this one. I have an opportunity to get this sword but don’t have a clue to what it is! So what is it? And I hate to ask this because people don’t like putting a value on things, but what is it worth?

Also sorry for the background of the pictures, but the seller was in a hurry and I took the pictures on the trunk of my car. And it turned out to be rather funny; one guy was walking by and was said “Is that a sword? Why would you want something like that, what are you going to use it for?” People who aren’t in our hobby just don’t understand.

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[luftwaffenkopf]

looks like a Chinese fake to me. but i would let others chime in to confirm.

[rbminis]

looks like a Chinese fake to me. but i would let others chime in to confirm.

I agree.

[Budo45]

no looking to it ...it is, sorry.

[GeorgeP]

Agree as well.

[Matthew G.]

Thanks guys. I had no idea, I don't have any Japanese swords in my collection, and never have. Oh well, thought it might have been my first but I will Pass.

[Budo45]

Sword shows

GMike Tampa has a show each Feb...maybe check it out next year. one coming up in Chicago this month, the Granddaddy of them all in Aug in SanFran.....then one in the twin cities in Oct. Ill be a the latter.

[edgey]

Japnese sword valuation

looks like I'm a little late but what u pictured is a Chinese imitation and a poor one at that - all the replies are correct. You need to attend sword shows or get w/a trusting collector/dealer to educate yourself on these swords as many many r now showing up thruout the US - at shows - auctions - flea markets- etc. don't buy this one for more than $25-$50 and just hang it on the wall- NO real collector value - Chicago Samurai Sword Show is April 29-30th in Chicago - look on the internet for location at Woodfield Mall - hope this helps ya

[Matthew G.]

Thanks for the help guys....Budo45: could you give me more info about the show you talking about that's in FL. Thanks