SWORD
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SHORT: curved blade
OTHER SHORT NOUNS: sword, daito


LONG:
A slender sword about three feet in length. The blade is slightly curved
and tapers evenly into a perfect point. The handguard consists of a small
oval disc, and the grip is carved from finely polished ebony.

COMPONENTS:

BLADE
The slender steel blade of the sword is just shy of thirty inches long.
The sharp edge curves outward in a slight, graceful arc, terminating at a
sharp tip. The reverse edge of the blade is blunted.

HANDGUARD
The handguard of the sword is a small, rounded oval disc of dull metal
that attaches to the grip.

GRIP
The grip of the sword is expertly carved from black ebony and polished to
a fine sheen. It twists slightly, conforming to the shape of the wielder's
hand. A dull, flat pommel caps the grip's base.

POMMEL
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