The upturned quillons and round pommel allow for a full arcing motion at the wrist. The sword has a "handshake" grip that's almost exactly the breadth of my palm, with a stitched-leather wrap that has the gripping qualities that remind me of higher-end car steering wheels. There's a great balance that makes single-handed wielding almost effortless, really. Her traits are balanced in a way that makes the whole very easy to wield without worrying that someone who hasn't trained for years is going to hurt themselves or put a hole in something that ought not have extra holes in it. This model was the right choice for my untrained friends and this would be the kind of sword I would feel comfortable handing to a 13-year-old as their first sword. One of my first impressions is how ideal this sword would be for "beginners". She has the right kinds of "flaws" and barely detectable asymmetries and patina'ing that identify the artistry of a handmade sword from a factory stamped, stainless-steel piece of wall decor you'd buy at the mall. Of the sword herself, she looks like something plucked out of Jerusalem during one of the Crusades. There are (obviously) certain photos from the wedding I'm most fond of, but I think the ones of the bridal party, swords held aloft, are the ones I've shown off the most. And each sword arrived ready and in-hand for the Big Day. Each sword was beautiful! Each had her groomsman's initials engraved correctly and with a subtlety that didn't overshadow the sword's elegance or consistency. Last year, during the thick of the supply chain crisis (Windlass swords are forged in India), they made sure that I had a personalized sword to commemorate my wedding day, and SEVEN sister swords to accompany my groomsmen. I had made the same half-joke-half-promise to my closest friends for more than a decade that I'd be getting each of my groomsmen their own sword for being there with me on my wedding day, and I have the MRL/ACC teams to thank for letting me make good on my half-joke-half-promise last October. I've purchased a couple of my favorite swords from Museum Replicas and Atlanta Cutlery, but this one (and here sisters) have made me a lifelong customer and the first place I've gone to for costumes, shields, helmets.
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