Japanese WO2 sword

[Mathieu]

Before I spend my way to hard earned money on a fake sword I'd like to have you guys look at it. I don't want to buy a reproduction. The story is this was bought by the seller from a former KNIL Dutch soldier or his relatives and was in the soldier's possession for around 60 years. Sorry for the picture quality. These are his photo's, since I don't have access to the sword until I buy it.

[rbminis]

All I can say is, if these are the only photos you can get, walk away and don't buy it.
Ralph.

P.S. Welcome to the forum!

[Mathieu]

He said in his mail the weapon is not sharp anymore. Someone has deliberately blunted it he claims.

[rbminis]

He said in his mail the weapon is not sharp anymore. Someone has deliberately blunted it he claims.

Either way, I suggest you save your money and buy something you can be more proud of and is more presentable.
Ralph.

[Nick Komiya]

Total fake. What's on the blade is just gibberish.

[Mathieu]

Thanks. I had the hunch something was wrong.

[Alan M]

Great advise given By Ralph and Nick , Mathieu !

[DaveR]

There were some odd "lookalike" swords carried by PETA officers in Indonesia during the Japanese occupation, and I did wonder if this was one of them. But they were better made and looked different to this one. I think this is at best a souvenir made for allied troops post war.