I feel that it is 'real', as it were, although perhaps a 'status object' and therefore not a tourist item. Cheaply made blade, no doubt, but it may be unnecessary to have a good blade as long as the wearing of it confers some kind of status, such as 'Manhood'. Somebody definitely put some work into this, and since it's mostly in the appearance of the piece it was meant to be seen when a person wears it. Besides, even such an unrefined blade is capable of a killing thrust, so it's 'functional'. Is the blade lenticular or really grossly shaped? I can't tell from the photos. What's the size?
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