Shirogorov Hati: Real or Clone?

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I recently purchased this Hati, my first Shirogorov and I'm having difficulty in certifying its authenticity. It did come in the standard box with info sheet and cloth but that doesn't mean the knife is real. The two big identifiers for me were: 1) No maker's emblem on blade (I've seen real ones with and without as well as fake ones with and without) & 2) The backspacer (I've seen real ones with the same length and real ones with longer).

Any input on to why there is no maker's mark would be great.

Any help or feedback would be greatly appreciated!

http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/robbibrydon/library/Shirogorov Hati?sort=3&page=1
 
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It looks real to me as I dont remember seeing any fakes labeled s90V. But even if real that edge and plunge grind have suffered a bit. If you are looking ot buy I would make sure that is considered in the price.
 
It looks as though the edge was convexed. I have an S90V Hati, exactly like yours except it has the maker's stamp. Your's looks legit to me.
 
Shady, it was indeed. I appreciate your input. I'm curious as to why there is no maker's emblem on mine.
 
Looks real to me. I never seen a fake one labeled s90v, its usually s35vn, cronidur 30 or d2. Plus fit and finish looks a step above the best the Chinese can do (I have a m390 hati clone, its nice but not as nice as my real one). Also clones are ground thicker than real Shiros but in your case its hard to tell since someone did a "reprofile".
 
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