Not quite that thin. Just slightly thinner than average.

[Alucard's not about to burst out with I'll know it when I see it, but should Ciri ever find him in the Horizon, he'll happily whip out his sword from back home in order to better illustrate his point.]

I expect that there will have to be some modifications based on what I run into in this place, but the ability to deal with speed is absolutely required. [He doesn't have to elaborate on Special Vampire Reasons, does he?]

I'd really rather not make do unless absolutely required of me. It is too much of an investment to fail.