Why a sword, you ask?
Because... it's cool?
Anyway! Let's make this more fun! Below are some swords I thought were cool, with a decent range of types and sorts, and I figured it'd be cool to put it to a poll! So, here are a few options, all within a... somewhat reasonable-ish price range (one day, I'll get an Albion)!
Del Tin Italian Infantry Sword
Pros: One of the best sword makers around, relatively affordable, probably on the upper end of quality. Simple but pretty.
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Cons: No sheath.
Atrim Cutlass
Pros: Usable at home for chopping branches and such. Sheath!
Cons: Not the prettiest. Interesting, but not historical design.
LK Chen Town Guard Sword
Pros: Small swords are the best. Very pretty. Plain but usable sheath.
Cons: Ugly finish on the hilt furnishings, but that can be sanded off. Need to buy from the manufacturer directly, which is a very minor con
LK Chen Disc Guard Cutting Jian
Pros: A non-European option. Blue! Cool talking piece.
Cons: Need to buy from the manufacturer directly, which is a very minor con
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