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During the 1800's these turned women into hourglasses and is becoming more popular again these days
Metal or bone I may be, many teeth I have and always bared. Yet my bite harms no one. And ladies delight in my touch.
I open wide and tight I shut, Sharp am I and paper-cut fingers too, so do take care, I'm good and bad, so best beware.
I can be quick and then I'm deadly, I am a rock, shell and bone medley. If I was made into a man, I'd make people dream, I gather in my millions By ocean, sea and stream.
Held firmly in the hands, like a sword it cuts deep. Bloodless strokes, all, then forward we leap.
What never gets any wetter no matter how hard it rains?