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Old 29th October 2011, 01:44 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha
It is visually stunning, isn't it?

Any ideas, theories, or speculations as to what influenced this particular form? I like the above comparison of the asymmetrical profile/grind of the blade tip to the kissaki of a Japanese sword. Similar profiles were also found on swords from Dynastic China and Korea.
Reminds me a bit of a sailor's cutlass .
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