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HOW TO SPOT THE FAKES.In this section I shall answer some of the more common questions that I receive.

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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 RGW 1095 KATANA 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 tsuka and nakago,careful inspection of the mekugi must be done when they are removed to check their condition.
Q.Can I store my katana for long periods.
A.This is not a problem as long as the blade has been protected using suitable oil or even grease for very long periods.When using the katana for the first time after long storage be sure to check all parts thoroughly paying special attention to the tsuka as this is made of wood and can shrink if dried out too much which can lead to cracking.

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This is a picture of the tang of a fake handforged katana that I purchased myself just so I could take the photos.You can clearly see the secondary edge on the blade which is,to be honest,blunt! The tang itself is very rusty and dangerously thin and as you can see poorly finished,it is possibly the sharpest part of the katana!! These are some of the points you should consider when buying a katana,if you think you could add some useful points to this page just email them to me and I shall add them.

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