Is this Oyabun genuine?

[beemermark]

I am the seller of this knife and was contacted today by a potential buyer who withdrew his bid on an auction site because he feared it is a counterfeit. The person who sold me the knife is reputable and said it came from his collection. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[G. Scott H.]

I'm not an expert, by any means, but that looks like a legit 9" Oyabun from the late '90s. Take a look at this catalog here: http://www.coldsteel.com/images/Catalogs/1999catalog.pdf. It's on page 11 (of the actual catalog, not the pdf).

 

[KenHash]

I don't think that's a counterfeit. I'd like to know what makes the Buyer think that it is.

 

[beemermark]

Thanks guys. I contacted the other person. I told him there was no doubt in my mind it is authentic.

 

[UCPOPO]

That's appears to be a legit Kobun to me. I never seen a counterfeit Kobun. The sheath is without a doubt legit.

 

[G. Scott H.]

The markings, the grind lines, the handle, the sheath - everything about that knife looks legit. Fakes pretty much always give themselves away with one tiny detail or another. :thumbup:

 

[SamuraiDave]

Looks just like the one I keep by my desk. I'd say it's legit.

 

[beemermark]

I knew this forum would be the right place to get helpful info. This gives me a little piece of mind although just holding the knife I could tell it was quality. Again, thanks to those who posted.
Mark

 

[jlauffer]

Hey guys, new here, but been on the CS forum since the beginning. That Oyabun looks 100% legit to me.

 

[tbenedict]

Not sure if they came in different steels, but my known legit one has a much more matte finish. Certainly not shiny.

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[jlauffer]

I believe all the ones made in Japan were AUS8 and shiny, and the ones made in Tawain were 420 and matte. There were also Carbon V ones with black coating.