[ She nods, with a sharp, interested look in her eyes as she seems to be imagining it, the look of someone quite interested in and familiar with the topic at hand. Never mind that she hadn't thought about a vampire needing a sword before. ]
If you favor a thin blade, I'd recommend not skimping on the quality. You don't want something too brittle or too weak. An inexperienced or dishonest smith could try to fool you with a light blade that seems well balanced but snaps under pressure instead of flexing. You should also take care that the point isn't too narrow, or it may be more susceptible to breaks. Again... depending on how you intend to use it.
In my view, a badly crafted sword is more a hinderance than a tool, but I recognize that sometimes one has no choice but to make do.
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Mm. I see. Like a rapier?
[ She nods, with a sharp, interested look in her eyes as she seems to be imagining it, the look of someone quite interested in and familiar with the topic at hand. Never mind that she hadn't thought about a vampire needing a sword before. ]
If you favor a thin blade, I'd recommend not skimping on the quality. You don't want something too brittle or too weak. An inexperienced or dishonest smith could try to fool you with a light blade that seems well balanced but snaps under pressure instead of flexing. You should also take care that the point isn't too narrow, or it may be more susceptible to breaks. Again... depending on how you intend to use it.
In my view, a badly crafted sword is more a hinderance than a tool, but I recognize that sometimes one has no choice but to make do.