Is the paul chen bushido hand forged and folded katana is it fake or is it the real deal?

Question

seen it for $800 on swords of might web site

Answer 1

that depends on how you define "real".

if you are talking about authentic then no it is not.  it's a katana made through industrial processes rather that artisanal.

If you are talking about use able than yes it  is.

They cut corners is production, but not in quality.  These things are every bit as good as an authentic piece.

Answer 2

Real Katana are not that cheap.

That's a typical swords that you can get it anywhere, and , Paul Chen? I have never heard of any non-Japanese black smith for Japanese swords.