As a long time collector of Samurai swords, I enjoy reading through the many websites that offer information on their Samurai swords for sale, including the more modern Japanese swords. They range from auctions for modern collectors to manufacturers that have these swords for sale.
As a collector, you may well be familiar with the excellent collectors' editions of the famous sword, the Heisei version of the SV-98 "Viking" Vang Vp9 for sale. Here is the version that has sold for the most money in the history of the series, the one that the sword collector was not even aware of before now.
A replica of the famed Viking Vang Vp9 that was forged by the best blacksmiths in the world. The hard, heavy blades are forged in high carbon steel and then heat treated to produce the beautiful matte finish. It is a sword with a design and sound that lends itself to being a collector's item, and it has been tested by professional sword fighters and combat professionals.
If you are a sword collector or are thinking about becoming one, it is not unusual to pay a large amount of money for a sword. You could pay quite a bit for a particular sword, and in the collector's market place, a sword for sale at a store in your own neighborhood could be a hundred dollars or more.
For a truly exceptional sword for sale, it will cost well over a thousand dollars. Very few collectors are willing to pay that kind of money for a sword.
That is why it is so important that you learn how to tell the difference between a genuine piece of history and a fake replica of the SV-98 Viking Vang Vp9. A genuine collector's sword must have all the historical markings and evidence of its authenticity. If the blade, hilt, scabbard, grip, fittings, and general appearance does not exhibit the classic features of an authentic sword, then you probably have something that is not genuine, and you should take it to an expert, so that you can be sure that you are not buying a fake.
The best way to spot a fake sword is to look for two things. First, the handle. Any sword without a genuine handle will look like a fake, and any sword with a genuine handle will look like a fake.
Next, check the blade. If the blade looks too thick or too thin, then the blade is not thick enough to do the job. On the other hand, if the blade appears to be bonded on one side, the blade is not strong enough to do the job.
If you spot any of these characteristics, move your buyer's attention to another sword. If you spot a sword that displays none of these characteristics, then it is a genuine, original sword.
The second reason to be sure that you are buying a genuine Viking Vang Vp9 for sale is that the makers of this sword had the experience and know how to produce a sword that is in perfect condition. The blacksmiths who forged this sword did not skim off the top, but instead worked in the dark ages to create this masterpiece, and they paid top dollar for the opportunity to create this wonderful masterpiece.
But you can still get this sword for a lot less than you may think. The replica, even though forged in America, is still made in China. There are many better craftsmen in the Far East who can churn out a fine replica of this piece of history for much less than it would cost for a real sword. So there you have it. A good idea of how to tell a good replica from a bad replica, and the reasons to try to find a genuine SV-98 Viking Vang Vp9 for sale.