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Originally Posted by Andrew
I'm not really a western sword guy, but I really like Tinker's stuff. Love that long point on your sword, Kai Wee.
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Thanks Andrew! I could not let go of the sword after I handled it. Although a long sword (About 1.1m in length, hand-and-a-half hilt), it felt 'alive' and quick. It was based on a late 15th century example. I read during that period, plate armour reached its zenith, and a slashing edge was no longer as useful as an armour-piercing point. So that's the reason for the long sharp point.
If only I could handle Tinker's viking sword in MoF...

And the Chinese sword by Zhou Zhen Wu too! Hack, I'd love to get my hands on all the swords in the exhibition!