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			This one was purchased at a market in Manila. Now this one is most likely a modern piece. Looks heavily influenced by the katana to me! 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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			Join Date: Dec 2004 
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			It is a mocern Filipino made copy of a Japanese katana.  There is a factory there in the PI that makes them for export.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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