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					Originally Posted by  Philip
					 
				 
				Oh my, I sure wish I was around when you let go of it!  Not only the blade, but the inlaid hilt is gorgeous.  I like inlay work so much better than the damascene or overlay work because the designs are more precise and durable. 
			
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 Hi Philip, I never owned the gold inlay rapier, it really got away at auction.