Japanese Sword, Real?

[warbuff]

Cheers everyone,

I was recently offered this Japanese sword and wanted to gather some opinions on it, as I do not know much about Japanese items. It looks a bit off to me, but I have no clue. Any information helps,

Cheers, Warbuff

[RH1941]

Warbuff I would say not good because of the writing on the blade. You see a lot of Chinese fakes with that.Gary

[Tank Destroyer]

The pictures are not good but I do not like the sword. The Habaki with numbers is not correct, or the writing on the blade. I do not have a good feeling but do wait for a few others to confirm or shot me down.

Marty

[AZPhil]

I also agree with the statements from the Gent's who posted above me.
It looks like its a chinese fake.

Semper Fi
Phil

[warbuff]

Thanks for the input. I was afraid it was a reproduction, but just wanted to be sure before putting out any cash.