Original sword?

[Rogerd]

Hi to all,

I'm no expert in these NCO katana's. Is this one original?

Thanks!

[Rogerd]

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[Rogerd]

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[Rogerd]

There is no number on the scabbard.

[RodneyO]

Bad one!!

[GeorgeP]

Sorry, its a repro.


Tom

[gunto]

[Rogerd]

Are there original parts or is everything repro?
How can you see the difference with an original one?

[Brian Robinson]

It's a very bad and obvious fake. Merely seeing that "logo" on the habaki should make you avoid it. The hi (groove) starts waaaay too far forward.
Nothing looks right on this one.

Brian

[Stu W]

Although these photos are somewhat dated have a look here at some of mine.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=495813

Regards,
Stu

[gunto]

Nothing is original on that sword.
There are lots of issues , but try search this board for nco swords.

[GHP]

The kanji read "Tenno" !! Emperor! No way.

天皇

--Guy

[Luis22]

Chinese copy ...plenty of those on Ebay...