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[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

In college, my friend carried a 6' sword everywhere, hilt poking up from behind the backpack.

It wasn't a showpiece, either -- and the years of fencing training meant it wasnt a toy.

And, really, no one cared beyond "oh neat." Since it was visible on three sides, it was also perfectly legal.

Canada.