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今木功一 Imaki Kouichi

Submitted by Tomisaburo on Wed, 2012-08-01 08:50

Hi, guys!
Does anyone know something about this blacksmith?
What do you think about this sword?
Unfortunately I have only a few photo :(
I would be very grateful for your comments!
Thank you!

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#1Submitted by kazarena on Wed, 2012-08-01 23:06.

Hi Tomisaburo, Based on the

Hi Tomisaburo,

Based on the photos, it's a fake, a poor quality modern reproduction. Sorry.

Regards,
Stan
#2Submitted by Tomisaburo on Thu, 2012-08-02 06:55.

Hi, Stan.

Thank you very much for the answer!
I assumed that it's a fake. But I would be very grateful if you could explain in more detail your point. It is very interesting!
BWT, was 今木功一 the real Japanese blacksmith?

Kind regards,
Alex
#3Submitted by kazarena on Fri, 2012-08-10 21:29.

Fake swords

Hi Alex,

You may find some explanaion with examples here.

Regards,
Stan
#4Submitted by Tomisaburo on Mon, 2012-08-13 07:28.

article

Hi, Stan

I have read this article, but thanks anyway.

Regards,
Alex