[Bob A]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Bob,


Brass hilts are much more common with the smaller Nias blades, especially the Si Euli. Detlef's piece has a fairly slender hilt.

Larger hilts get really heavy and result in non-functional swords. I'd guess that the one in the linked thread is too heavy and messes up the sword's balance.

Regards,
Kai

Thank you!