Q,What is the most obvious sign of a fake?
A,the price,I know of no correctly handforged katana for sale
in the uk under £100
Q,why handforged?
A,the forging and hardening/tempering process produces a
blade suitable for practical use safely and able to withstand the rigours of tameshigiri (test cutting).rolling or pressing
of steel does not.
Q,how to spot a real hamon?
A,the picture above shows a wire brushed fake,look at the
pictures of my Kaze to see what a real clayed hamon looks like.
Q,Do I need to take apart my katana every time
I clean it
A,No,this is only required for changing of tsuba or to check condition of the nakago and careful inspection
of the mekugi must be done when they are removed to check their condition.
