Reproductions

Jim McDougall · 6th June 2025, 12:11 AM

All very good points, and there is decidedly a difference between reproductions and fakes. Reproductions are made to represent examples of certain sword forms for collectors who wish to assemble examples of their favorite types but cannot afford or have access to authentic antiques.

They are not made to deceive typically, but I knew a guy who did make them and became so good at producing them authentically, they could easily be passed off as such. He responsibly would place his mark to avoid this, but unscrupulous dealers would eliminate it and cover over.

Fakes are varied, but of course have more nefarious purpose. Some sellers feign unawareness, but dealers handling many weapons certainly know better you would think. Its truly hard to determine what the case might be.

Knowledge is the most valuable weapon we can own.

6th June 2025, 12:11 AM	#15
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	All very good points, and there is decidedly a difference between reproductions and fakes. Reproductions are made to represent examples of certain sword forms for collectors who wish to assemble examples of their favorite types but cannot afford or have access to authentic antiques. They are not made to deceive typically, but I knew a guy who did make them and became so good at producing them authentically, they could easily be passed off as such. He responsibly would place his mark to avoid this, but unscrupulous dealers would eliminate it and cover over. Fakes are varied, but of course have more nefarious purpose. Some sellers feign unawareness, but dealers handling many weapons certainly know better you would think. Its truly hard to determine what the case might be. Knowledge is the most valuable weapon we can own.