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The Sakabato (逆刃刀 sakabato; lit. reverse-edged sword)
is unique type of
Japanese sword. While normal Japanaese swords (Katanas)
have the shorter side of the blade sharpened, the sakabato is sharpened on
the opposite side. This is why it is known as a reverse-bladed sword. It
is non-lethal until turned over.
In the
anime and
manga
Rurouni Kenshin, the main character (Kenshin) used one so that he may
defend while maintaining his promise to never kill again.
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