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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Big Money, post: 2480942, member: 77517&quot;]My husband (he&#039;s sleeping in this morning) knows a little about coins but not as much as you or your collecting intrests!&nbsp; I proof read for him and much of what he has written or showed me since we got married has made me appreciate the coins we both collect.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I appreciate the history you have presented and admire what you have collected.&nbsp; Because of your post, I&#039;ll have a question for him while he has his coffee. I am interested in your thoughts also.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Remember, I don&#039;t know anything about these knives but they look reasonably priced and are historical.&nbsp; With the way China is growing, they may have a good chance to go up in price as a bonus.&nbsp; I do not question you or your dealer but after seeing the repair job they did in your post, I am scared about fakes. </p><p>As I said, my husband may know something; but if you can help out a little, I&#039;ll know what to ask him: [USER=24314]@Insider[/USER]</p><p><br /></p><p>My first thought, if they can get the green color to match the rest of the knife, how do you know it is old and authentic?&nbsp; The knives look crude already and being that old from China, they must be casts.&nbsp; Is it a trust the dealer thing?&nbsp; Do you have a link that you use to ID them.&nbsp; Actually, I&#039;m going to look around for myself right now as you have introduced me to what may be a new interest. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, if you can, please let me know your thoughts on the excellent repair and what has to be a modern color patina. Since this is repaired and no longer original (I can not tell without your post) this must be considered an altered piece.</p><p>Does the seller live in China (I hope) as my husband says they are producing lots of counterfeits.&nbsp; Again, I am not questioning if your knife is genuine, I&#039;m just amazed at the repair and wonder how I would know an original knife if I decide to purchase one.&nbsp; Maybe, I can study the knives on Ebay as I might guess that&#039;s where the fakes are best found...LOL. </p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;Thanks![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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