Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-25396609-20150517000450/@comment-26397825-20150602015221

Bajarias.josef wrote:

The cross blade is near the tip to maybe increase defensive properties and Blanch is trained on 3 weapon types like his twin,Argent.Sword,Spear and Axe.His sword style is also a mix with his rather low ax capability

So...it's a hacking weapon. The cross being near the tip of the lance would reduce it's piercing abilities though.