Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-14061097-20140603023830/@comment-4010415-20140611203243

Pyrrhomaniac wrote: Other weaknesses of the Crescent Rose include the fact that the blade is only on the inner side of the weapon, and thus will limit Ruby to slashing attacks, which are usually less damaging than a stab (though this issue is reduced with her frequent use of bullets as she slashes about). (snip) and the fact that for whatever reason, there are two connected parallel blades would actually make cutting through an opponent more difficult (and messy). Her reckless shooting to boost her hits would also increase the risk of collateral death/destruction. The parallel blades are so that she can fold Crescent Rose up. It folds into the blades, so each section that folds in fits neatly between the parallel blades of the next section.

Also, I've wondered if the black thing on the top of the scythe is also a blade, which would mean that Crescent Rose is bladed on the top and in the inner part.