Saying no returns doesn’t mean a thing. eBay has buyer protection which is easily utilized.

 

Saying no returns doesn’t mean a thing. eBay has buyer protection which is easily utilized.

IF the buyer knows they got screwed. Else wise, its not much help.

 

Not wanting to get into a pissing match, but eBay gives you 30 days to figure that out whether there’s a problem or not and if you pay with PayPal you have 180 days.

 

always do your homework before buying anything. the buyer didn't and now it's an expensive lesson for him.

still it's a nice decorative wall hanger, just a expensive one. Indians make nice repo

Japanese NCO Shin Gunto Sword (kultofathena.com)

 

Forgotten Weapons I believe did a video on these recently so we can expect a lot of new people buying up whatever without due diligence.

 

I don’t collect swords or anything asides from curio guns and their respective bayonets. Could you enlighten me on how fake Type 95’s are spotted?

 

There really needs to be a STICKYED "to the top" thread made about these.

Giveaways to the Chinka made fakes are.

Blade construction, poor blood groove taper to the point (bohi)

Aluminum hilts with NO paint.

Scabbard ring band set WAY too far down the scabbard.

Makers markings on the fuchi are junk.

India made repro's are better quality, but still have construction flaws that give them away.

 

There is an ongoing thread at NMB on this very subject with several examples and discussions:

Fake Type 95 Nco Swords

Hi all,while I'm sure our members know how to pick a fake NCO, I wanted to share these.http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=277http://mountcastlesantiques.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=276&zenid=qot04...

www.militaria.co.za

 

That is a very good detailed thread on FAKE Type 95 swords.

Do they have one on FAKE Officer Gunto as well ?

 

my view, if you can't distinguish a fake and a genuine piece, you shouldn't buy it.

remember boys and girls; there are more fakes out there then there are the real articles

 

Not a dedicated conversation thread. Those are scattered all over. There is a small bit started in the Gallery of pictures for fake swords - https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/gallery/category/7-fake-japanese-swords/

 

if someone buys a fake thinking it's the real thing............well, I have zero sympathy for them being "ripped off".

Battery Sergeant Major Williams said it best:

 

This is nothing new. I have seen high quality repros of Japanese NCO swords back in the 80’s coming out of Spain. Now China and India. I sell some repros (as repros and cheap) at gun shows. I would never pass these as real. Cool wall hangers.

 

I have recently joined some groups on Facebook. Based in Europe. Most of the NCOs that are shown, are fakes. When I point this out, I'm accused, of accusing a "reputable dealer", of selling fakes. Well, apparently they are. Through pure ignorance, they have woven there way into the fabric of collecting. The sellers are likely unaware. Or crooks.

 

You should read the thread about the "put together NCO sword " from June 2022. Very interesting read.

 

Very happy I stumbled upon this thread. I’m beginning my collection of Japanese Militaria; and starting to search for an NCO sword!

 

It's always safer to post some pics of any Japanese sword you intend to buy, before buying, to get a good evaluation. Unless you've done some studying and feel sure about the prospective sword.

 

I love my gunto collection, but I got bit by a fake early on. Still have it! Best two defenses are getting to know the real thing and posting photos either here or on one of the other Japanese sword forums like NMB, before you buy.

Truly a great place to start, and where I got my initial education, is going through Ohmura's excellent site, tons of pages of photos of pristine WWII gunto: Military Swords of Imperial Japan - Gunto