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#83672 07/13/2008 03:18 PM
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Is this sword all show and no go.It looks to good to be true and I would like your opinions,The blade is 29" and just looks great the overall length is 41.750.It has a virgin tang with light red rust also has the #75 written on it Thanks DD

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#83678 07/13/2008 03:30 PM
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8 I would like to know if it is indeed a Katana,how old it maybe,and value Let me know if you need specific information Thanks

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#83679 07/13/2008 04:10 PM
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Sorry but it's the Chinese repro with acid etched "damascus pattern" blade.

#83680 07/14/2008 12:23 AM
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DEFINITELY NOT A JAPANESE SWORD. I AGREE IT IS A MODERN CHINESE MADE COPY.


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