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Old 19th April 2007, 03:37 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Rich
IMHO, it's more likely a Chinese thingie. No self-respecting Japanese swordsmith
would ever make such an atrocity. It is possible that it is a one-of. I can't
imagine anybody making two of these (what ever they are trying to be?? )
I suspect (pure speculation) that it's another of those bizarre thingies
coming out of China recently to sell on ebay, or similar market.

I've studied Japanese swords for about 25 years and have never seen anything
even vaguely resembling this.

Rich S
I think you misunderstood me Rich; agreed, no Japanese smith ever made this blade. I figured it was a married piece .
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