What's the Point of Wavy Blades? (Flamberge, Kris, Etc)

Wavy, undulating, "flame" blades are popular in fantasy for their unique, vicious appearance, and although not particularly common in real-life history, they did exist in different parts of the world. They meaning and practical value has often been discussed, although it's hard to be sure of anything.
I visited Matt Easton at his place to look a few antique kris blades (also an unusual Indian tulwar) and have a chat about potential reasons for shaping edged weapons like this. Originally we recorded at Tod's place but decided to re-do it because my mic refused to capture all of it.
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Fascinating "wavy" grind on the A509 sword at the Wallace Collection (1550-1560) wallacelive.wa...
"Costume" armor from 1515 wallacelive.wa...
Undulating / serrated dussack, 1590-1610
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Smallswords with "flamboyant" blades at the Royal Armouries, mid-late 18thC
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Unique saber with "knobbed" blade, 17th & early 18thC
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Combination flintlock pistol & sword ("gunblade"), early 19thC
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Balinese / Filipino Moro kris and Renaissance European "flamberge" rapiers / two-handed greatswords
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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