今木功一 Imaki Kouichi

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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Hi Tomisaburo, Based on the

Hi Tomisaburo,

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

Regards,
Stan

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

Fake swords

Hi Alex,

You may find some explanaion with examples here.

Regards,
Stan

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Hi, Stan

I have read this article, but thanks anyway.

Regards,
Alex