Hi there. I am a sword enthusiast, and have found several good buys here on eBay.The following is to serve as a guide to the person searching for an economical katana here on eBay. First off lets make...
AVOID CHINESE MADE FAKE JAPANESE SWORD AT ALL COST The simplest motivation for not getting caught in the trade of "Chinese-made fake Japanese swords" is to understand the simple fact that Japanese...
As I write this there are 3,653 hits when I search Ebay for "Japanese sword". I would guess that something like 50 of them, if even that, are the real thing; the rest are modern fantasy pieces, modern ...
WHERE DO ANIME BOOTLEG DVDS COME FROM? 99% of most 'Anime Bootlegs' originate from Hong Kong since they have no legislation against piracy. They are usually very easy to spot if your aware of them....
When you are getting ready to buy a Japanese sword you really need to get to know your source, and it does not hurt to study a little history too. If you are content with a wall hanger that can be purchased...
This guide is intended as a reference for buying modern Japanese swords, as my knowledge of pre-modern and antique swords is limited. Buying a Japanese sword is complicated enough; buying one on eBay can...
This is intended as a guide to those new to the hobby who have come to Ebay in search of the now difficult-to-find Cy/Cool Girl line of female 1/6 articulated action figures. I'll walk you through a short...
There are many Japanese Samurai swords being sold on Ebay that are fakes. They are modern made copies coming from China. They mimic mostly WW II swords. Some also mimic Antique/traditionally mounted swords. A...
AUTHENTIC JAPANESE SWORD WITH FAKE SIGNATURE / MEI. Authentic Japanese swords with a fake signature, aka. gemei (ge-mei) blades, have been around almost since the beginning of the entire Japanese sword...
Wusthof, Sabatier, Henckels, J.A. Swilling. These are the top names in cutlery, for a reason! Many manufacturers have copied these knives and sell them for much, much less. You look at the cheap one, then the...