Chinese fakes

Tim Simmons · 19th July 2005, 12:04 PM

The general sounds rather fun

nechesh · 19th July 2005, 11:07 PM

I don't know Ariel, sometimes a nice "pickle" goes well on the side.

Really, i know nothing about such weapons (though even i wouldn't refer to this one as a katana), but if i did i suppose i would know enough to spot the inaccuracies in this auction. It does, however, appear to be a well made piece of metal. Can't say i would mind owning it.

It's a pretty pickle.
For me it comes down to, is it worth $211.00. I think it probably is. So the bottom line as always is that a wise collector is a knowledgable collector (or visa versa) and by all means, let the buyer beware.
BTW, can any of you knowledgable Japanese sword collectors tell me if that is a true hamon line or not.

Andrew · 20th July 2005, 12:50 AM

That "hamon" looks acid-etched to me, nechesh.

Rivkin · 20th July 2005, 02:44 AM

what is it, some naginata ? Hamon is nice, but flat with no activity whatsoever - most likely acid.

Rick · 20th July 2005, 03:17 AM

Looks like a field hockey stick .

nechesh · 20th July 2005, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Looks like a field hockey stick .

Yeah!.....so?.....every now and then i like to get into an aggresive game of field hockey. Yo, you gotta problem with that?!

19th July 2005, 12:04 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,886	The general sounds rather fun

19th July 2005, 11:07 PM	#2
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	I don't know Ariel, sometimes a nice "pickle" goes well on the side. Really, i know nothing about such weapons (though even i wouldn't refer to this one as a katana), but if i did i suppose i would know enough to spot the inaccuracies in this auction. It does, however, appear to be a well made piece of metal. Can't say i would mind owning it. It's a pretty pickle. For me it comes down to, is it worth $211.00. I think it probably is. So the bottom line as always is that a wise collector is a knowledgable collector (or visa versa) and by all means, let the buyer beware. BTW, can any of you knowledgable Japanese sword collectors tell me if that is a true hamon line or not.

20th July 2005, 12:50 AM	#3
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	That "hamon" looks acid-etched to me, nechesh.

20th July 2005, 02:44 AM	#4
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	what is it, some naginata ? Hamon is nice, but flat with no activity whatsoever - most likely acid.

20th July 2005, 03:17 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,366	Looks like a field hockey stick .