Malik
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Back on topic: MY XIIIa ARRIVES TOMORROW.
This is a really, really big sword. I have a Windlass German Bastard Sword that's 29" of blade, and it's big. The XIIIa's are monsters. This one is 36" of blade with a foot of handle including the wheel pommel; almost exactly the dimensions of my protagonist's sword in Dragon's Trail--which tracks, because I based his sword off of one of Tinker's early XIIIa's.Back on topic: MY XIIIa ARRIVES TOMORROW.
What sort/type of sword would a woman who is 5' 3", with well-developed arms and about 130 pounds be realistically able to wield with some training?So, I have diagnosed Asperger Syndrome with swords as my special interest. What this essentially means is that I'm obsessed with swords, to the point of them being my default thing to think about, and I have spent years assimilating sword-related trivia.
Since swords are a staple of fantasy fiction, I thought I'd offer my expertise to the benefit of the community. I don't claim to know everything on the subject, but if anyone of you have a question regarding swords I'd be happy to try to answer it. Frankly, if you have a question about swords I can't answer, it's probably something I'll end up researching on my own anyway.
Oh, and I've also had some training as a blacksmith and know the basics of bladesmithing, so I may be able to offer advice in that area as well.
Literally anything. My wife is 5' and 105 lbs. and can wield my new sword, one of the largest historical swords in widespread use, no problem.What sort/type of sword would a woman who is 5' 3", with well-developed arms and about 130 pounds be realistically able to wield with some training?
Damnit!Coordination is key. ("Never give a sword to someone who can't dance.")
That's just beautiful in its practicallity.
Malik reading yourpost on the sword, I'm wondering how this sword would fare against something with a longer reach. As long as you can keep your opponent away from you, a spear could be a dangerous weapon to face.
Everything Malik said, and also there's weight to consider. A great sword is maybe 10 pounds tops, roughly the same weight as a newborn. If she can carry a baby, she can handle this sword.What sort/type of sword would a woman who is 5' 3", with well-developed arms and about 130 pounds be realistically able to wield with some training?
This. My greatsword is maybe 4 lbs. A ten-pound sword would be one of the big Zweihanders, and it would be six feet long with a 3" wide blade. Even then, it might not reach ten pounds.Everything Malik said, and also there's weight to consider. A great sword is maybe 10 pounds tops, roughly the same weight as a newborn. If she can carry a baby, she can handle this sword.
what's a good lightweight but strong sword material? I got a bird race who's primary form of air-to-air combat is melee swooping with swords
I'm looking for cutting, sharp, aerodynamic blades over heavy onesKeep in mind, Weight of the weapon is also a beneift to its chopping power, too light and it wont turn blades or beat them down.