Can you tell me what this sword is, and what it's worth?

[BePrepared]

i can't figure out if this is worth buying or not. it's being offered to me for 300 bucks... info and value welcome

 

[J. Pitts]

Typical decorative stuff from China. 300 might be 7-10 times too much.

 

[Emphasiski]

I don't know what Bernard Levine knows about swords, but he might be your best bet on these forums. He has his own section that he is on pretty regularly.

To me, that looks like a naturally developed patina on the damascus, and it looks very aged. Who can really tell what aging is real and what is artificial through pictures though....I'll tell you who....Bernard.

 

[BRTATCK]

As Mr. Pitts said typical stuff coming from China. $300.00 is way too much.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

We do have a Sword Discussion forum. Let's see what they have to say.

 

[Bimmer1]

It's sad that China has people making these swords which have been given the appearance of being "old" and "valuable" when 99.9% of them are not. They look tempting even when advertised for $300 because in the mind of the collector it seems like a decent price for a piece of history. (But there is usually nothing historical about any of the pieces). If you are going to buy a piece made in China for $300 then buy from Hanwei, Dynasty Forge, Cheness, etc......at least you will get something functional and worthwhile for your money.
The world of fakes and replicas makes it so difficult to make purchases anymore.........

 

[BowieBooster]

That looks like a sad job of artificial aging to me.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

SUPER fake. Whoever's trying to take you for a $300 deserves a slap upside the head.

 

[zignal_zero]

wow, educating. i didn't realize counterfeit antiquity was being pimped, so hard, these days. thanks. crazy, too, cause it had me fooled. looking at the pics, i was waiting to hear a positive reponse. it's disgustingly sad, yet impressive, at the same time.

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

I believe you can buy that exact sword on eBay for $1. Of course the shipping is $119. That should be the first clue, nothing worthwhile costs $1. Except of course, the BK buckdouble!

 

[darth kcorbe]

if you put "sword for katana" into ebay you'll see dozens of "swords" like this one.

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

To be fair the individual trying to sell may be ignorant of what they have as well, and if so probably won't believe you.