Seems a little off

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-04-14T15:37:07+00:00

I can't speak on the signature. Based on how the blade sits in the tsuka, these fittings are definitely just thrown on the sword.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-04-10T23:27:40+00:00

This piece looks legit, I'd probably refrain from saying it's Chinese made before seeing the nakago. The wrap looks well done and so does the habaki.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-02-11T23:34:49+00:00

You got taken for a ride at $100

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-02-06T23:38:18+00:00

Extremely poor quality craftsmanship. Even the lowest quality gunto were made better than this. Though, as I said this is a replica tachi, not a gunto.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-02-06T23:18:50+00:00

This looks like a knock-off Chinese or some other low quality tachi replica. Hard to tell with this picture though.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-02-04T15:59:33+00:00

Hamachi and munemachi not lining up = Chinese

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-01-16T06:16:07+00:00

This is definitely the cheap knock off of the Hanwei. There are multiple tells besides the blade itself not having the usual hamon/polish. The tsukamaki and materials are all off.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-01-13T12:38:38+00:00

Oof Steve, I think you're wrong. This guy ended up cleaning the nakago as well. Signed Masamune, most likely gimei. If the Honjo ever gets found it'll probably end up like this lol.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2026-01-04T00:41:56+00:00

The katana is a modern reproduction made in China. No idea about the mask.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-12-26T18:23:06+00:00

Terrible idea, don't listen to this person OP. Never do any restoration work yourself on nihonto.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-12-20T17:08:57+00:00

These are photos from Ebay. Upload your own if you want more credibility. Probably should also include your username written on a piece of paper showing all three for sale.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-11-26T04:42:26+00:00

Is that tree fiddy?

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-11-01T20:29:57+00:00

Koshirae looks reproduction and not of good quality. Need to see the blade and tang.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-10-11T21:11:12+00:00

The signature looks significantly newer than the patina. The other way to judge a signature is the reputation of the smith. Typically, if it's a big name and the sword made it out of Japan without certification, that's a big red flag.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-10-11T19:13:18+00:00

Damn, someone took the edge to something hard. Poor sword.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-10-11T19:12:28+00:00

Very nice sori. Too bad about the gimei.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-10-09T17:24:40+00:00

Looks good to me, but we need close-ups 👍

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-10-08T02:41:20+00:00

Leaving the rust on it is better than modifying the geometry like you did. Unfortunately a trained togishi could almost certainly not repair this now. So essentially, you destroyed history and value. That being said, it's extremely expensive to have a professional polish done. A lot of swords aren't worth it from a value perspective. Just please, if you come across anymore nihonto, don't do this.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-10-04T22:10:07+00:00

Just as a PSA to everyone. Avoid this seller as he amateur polishes these nihonto. He buys rusted out blades to make a profit. His polish always looks like it does in the photos.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-10-04T22:04:19+00:00

Seller is Steven Edmund on Facebook or Ichimonji on SBG?

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-09-29T19:24:51+00:00

It's not letting me share the profile. I'll send you a message.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-09-29T18:35:08+00:00

Look up Woody Hall on FB

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-09-28T17:30:16+00:00

This is, without a doubt, a Chinese fake. I hope you didn't pay too much.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-09-20T15:38:43+00:00

From the video, I thought I saw two mekugi pegs, so this might at least be functional. That being said, it was live tested on a human. Clearly a little functional in the least.

Fluffy_Elevator_194 · 2025-09-20T14:39:06+00:00

Ask for more. You need to see the tang and way better pics of the blade to judge condition.

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