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980:Khopesh
926:Kastane
921:Firangi
888:Ancient
861:Ninjatō
804:Kodachi
778:Tsurugi
773:Chokutō
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673:Miaodao
588:Ancient
556:Shashka
531:Cutlass
503:Colhona
382:Falcata
368:Gladius
340:Khopesh
242:Ram dao
45:Ram-dao
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1573:Shotel
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1563:Nimcha
1516:Africa
1503:Macana
1328:Pinuti
1318:Parang
1308:Laring
1273:Gayang
1247:Bicuco
1237:Barong
1232:Banyal
1142:Balato
1137:Parang
1132:Niabor
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851:Guntō
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