Hello everybody,
Thank you for all your help.
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					Originally Posted by katana
					
				 Hi Amuk Murugul, 
                        I saw a similar sword on eBay recently (could even be the one you mentioned) I am certain these are 'fantasy katanas'. Below is a picture from website selling these ....there are many others      I would stay well away if it looks like those below.... | 
	
 This particular sword was offered to me in the Netherlands. It looks VERY similar to the pictures you posted, but not quite as exotic. Now I know the nature of the beast.
Well, I guess the wisdom here is to hang on to my ever diminishing moolah ... TIGHTLY.
Consider this thread CLOSED.
Once again, thank you all for your kind help.
 
Best regards.