The blade etch on this thing is really nicely done and the blade is very long, it has a very reasonable scabbard as well, the name on the blade did not match any style I'd seen before,the makers mark whilst in the correct style was obviously not good, very weak when you look at it in hand. The finish to the blade around the riccasso area had a vertical crossgrain, not polished at all. The weight wasn't correct as far as I am concerned, to light, the grip was a celluloid over wood core. When I say that many people will get caught out you must remember that not all collectors frequent any forums at all. I looked at this long and hard, not because I wanted to buy it but to determine just how good it was for a repro.
Gary
