Real or fake katana ?

Posted by: Anonymous

Real or fake katana ? - 09/19/04 05:24 PM

I bought a katana for practice for about 250$ canadian. At genesport. But I can't know if its hard enough to be used has a weapon. I select a non-sharp blade cause of my unexperience in the art of Iaido. But still, could you guys teach how to know if it is a real of fake one? It has been maded in japan thought...
Posted by: Charles Mahan

Re: Real or fake katana ? - 09/19/04 05:50 PM

Well if you're training in Iai, the most sure way is to show it to your instructor. If you paid $250 for it and it's not an iaito, it's most likely not suited for the rigors of regular iai practice.
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: Real or fake katana ? - 09/19/04 06:16 PM

I don't have a school. I bought a book after ive bought the sword. I think it's for iaido but I can't really say what kind of katana it is. Anyway to know it ?
Posted by: Charles Mahan

Re: Real or fake katana ? - 09/19/04 08:07 PM

Ask the folks you bought it from. If they can't tell you it's an iaito then in all liklihood it's a stainless steel wallhanger meant for display purposes.