might consider having him make it in patternweld, differential temper, cryoquenched, distal tapered, flatground with EDM peonies throughout- he's certainly capable of it. He's a guru of silat also, so he'll have some thoughts on any weapon and its proper construction. Give him my best wishes and respects- hell of a guy.
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