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					Originally Posted by Philip  Judging from these pics, it doesn't seem to have much in the way of age.  The edge looks blunt and the decorative designs are a hurriedly done acid etch.  I've never seen an authentic Chinese or SE Asian blade quite like this. | 
	
 Yes I would agree , yet it seems an absurdly large item for a tourist piece .