Crossword Genius

Repair switch blade (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rapier

'blade' is the definition.
(I know that rapier is a type of blade)

'repair switch' is the wordplay.
'switch' indicates an anagram.
'repair' anagrammed gives 'RAPIER'.

(Other definitions for rapier that I've seen before include "A thin double-edged sword" , "Thin sharp sword" , "Thrusting weapon" , "fencing equipment" , "Light sword" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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