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					Originally Posted by CharlesS
					
				 
				Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon. 
 
Just a guess. 
			
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 That may explain why the suspension ring holder has been placed on the hilt.
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