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Paul Chen's reproduction of Emperor Qianlong's saber:
This weapon has a blade made out of pattern-welded steel and is available for sale at at the Chinese language
website http://www.galu.com.tw -- a Taiwanese company based in Taipei.

Check out the intricate workmanship on these filigree fittings.



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