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			Most of the time collectors compare only widely known forms.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	To progress and to improve our knowledge we have to accept things that we don't know, including new shapes and new swords. Trying to understand and to explain the function and meaning of this sword will be really useful. To me it's a sword and not a tool (what a luxuous scabbard for a tool)...  
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