J.D. Crawford wrote: | ||
I find that anything over 31" becomes more and more awkward in a cluttered environment - there's just not enough space to swing (reenactors might chime in here). On the other hand, on top of a horse, reach is obviously an advantage - but only up to a point. I don't own (and can't recall seeing) a single-hand sword with a blade longer than 38". At some point that length is going to become awkward - its just too much to support biomechanically. |
For a one hander I tend to like the 32" to 34" in blade length: Good reach but still reasonably compact.
I do have one 40" blade one hander that I like a lot but in a tight spot I would be tempted to drop it and go for a long dagger and a mace backup weapon. Although this sword would be great for half swording in armour and as a cavalry sword.
This sword by Del Tin:
http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=...on+Randeck