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|  26th February 2012, 04:58 PM | #2 | 
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			I agree with the description.  That said, there appear to be some condition issues on the blade.  I'm a little puzzled by the changes of wood color under the metalwork.  My understanding is its intended purpose was for a woman to defend her honor, in a society where a woman's place was defined by strongly Confucian values. Best, F | 
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