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			I realize this is a layman's question, this type of sword being completely out of my spheres of collection, but would a light etch reveal anything here?  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	I am a little skeptical of what appears to be the appearance of some kind of twisted core. I would think such a etch might answer some questions about whether it is pattern welded or not.  
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