Wielded definition, specifically how it applies to Canny Defense, Bladed Scarf Dancer?

[Michael Grate]

I've seen a few threads asking about how Pathfinder defines wielded (one even relating to the bladed-scarf). According to the general consensus of them, it has a couple of definitions that depend on the situation but typically means that one must have the weapon "at the ready" or be in a position to make an AoO. This was further confirmed by a designer a couple of years ago.

We have a Bladed Scarf Dancer, a Magus Archetype that gets the Duelist's Canny Defense ability but only with the Bladed Scarf. Said ability says the weapon much be wielded.

My questions are if there has been any official word on the definition of wielded (like an FAQ released) and how wielded should be taken in this case (IE. if the character were hit by an arrow or someone charged them with a lance, could she use Canny Defense)?
The idea of using AoO as a defining factor for wielding seems to open up the bag of rats issue because I haven't found anyone specifying that the threat area must include the attacking enemy (unless it's meant to be implied and I'm just that bad at reading between the lines).

[dragonhunterq]

There is no central definition, and as many abilities have been written with obviously different intent, a consolidated definition is problematic.
Capable of making an AoO is actually a good starting point. The point is you don't necessarily have to be able to make an AoO against the person attacking you, but you do need the weapon to be in a position to make attacks.

[Michael Grate]

dragonhunterq wrote:

Capable of making an AoO is actually a good starting point. The point is you don't necessarily have to be able to make an AoO against the person attacking you, but you do need the weapon to be in a position to make attacks.

That seems to bring about the issue of constantly having the buffed ac (besides the obvious scenarios that force the loss) but maybe that's the intent of the skill.