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[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

100% sure on historic examples

The plagerism machine says 2-10 inches, 2 inches is consistent with the 1 historical sword I've held.

Can confirm tho about kids being bad with unbalanced blades, gave my nephew a 3 ft machete to help cut down some banana plants, he couldn't swing it levelly so it got stuck in the plant every time, and he was a danger to anyone within 10 feet.

Maybe try balancing a sword right infront of the guard, maybe it'll feel more nimble.