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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 3 points 18 hours ago

I am pretty sure those swords are longer than 1 and a half hands.

[–] Kaliax@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

I've always had a mild curiosity regarding the name of that sword. Maybe I will remember to look it up one of these days... lol.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 4 points 18 hours ago

I believe it's because it's neither 'truly' made for one-hand or two-handed use. It's a middle point, mixed between the two - a bastard.