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Originally Posted by ALEX
not always  I, for instance, consider the blade to be a core - most important element, and the rest, if done/restored properly - reasonably acceptable. but if the blade is not authentic, it'd not matter if the rest is. and the opinions will vary. |
That's my exact view point as well & one that historically matches many swords from many cultures as well. Arab, Indian, Nepali & Japanese to name but 4.
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