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Turns out my new athame is far more authentic than I gave it credit for. In fact, it's an almost perfect replica (though simplified, made of cheaper materials, and blunt-edged) of an actual sword dating from the Roman period called the Sword of Tiberius, pictured here.

The things I took for modern affectations -- the knob-like ending and the grooves on the blade -- are real aspects as well. It even has a type: Mainz-type gladius sword.