Ernst,
I am a committed opponent of reproductions on a simple ground that they do not carry history with them. The same is true about mass produced oils of the Italian and Flemish masters, Impressionists paintings etc.
However, in this case there was no attempt whatsoever to deceive : the reproduction was clearly and openly acknowledged. Thus, the word "fake" was not, in my opinion, appropriate.
I may not buy these swords but I would not be casting stones either.
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