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Old 18th January 2023, 04:56 AM   #4
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Hello Martin,

OTOH, the width of the blade is much wider in the basal half while the distal half is considerably narrower - unless this was done to repair an edge damage, I am at a loss for any other reason for this shape...

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Kai
The blade profile is correct for a Qing era short saber. They don't all widen towards the tip, regardless of length.
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