San Mai marking looks authentic.

[nephron]

The rest of the knife is obviously fake. Still fight whether to contact seller or not.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COLD-STEEL...237717?hash=item3f9a64cfd5:g:AJEAAOSwKwVabj~H

 

[jlauffer]

The only part that looks right is the Cold Steel logo. The "Magnum Tanto" and "San Mai" markings should be in the same font as the Cold Steel logo, and it should be a small "i" in SAN MAi. Should also say Made in Japan, not just Japan.

 

[Hermit_Knight]

Damn that is pretty scary the fakers are getting better and better that sucks.

 

[nephron]

The only part that looks right is the Cold Steel logo. The "Magnum Tanto" and "San Mai" markings should be in the same font as the Cold Steel logo, and it should be a small "i" in SAN MAi. Should also say Made in Japan, not just Japan.

True, the gap between the ricasso and quillon usually stands out first for me.

 

[jlauffer]

Yeah, the poor fit and finish is always a clear sign of being fake.

 

[d762nato]

Yeah, the poor fit and finish is always a clear sign of being fake.

Yes I think a blind man could see/feel that the guard is somewhat off.

 

[KenHash]

A CS Tanto (not Recon Tanto) with a securex sheath? Instant Red flag.

 

[nephron]

Sold for $300.00.