Talk:Qrow's Weapon/@comment-80.221.38.192-20160121154327/@comment-14240154-20160216193551

I think he meant the Caladbolg, not the Brotherhood, and it's because the blade extends down past the handle to form a hand-guard. It's not an uncommon feature in fantasy swords, though, so hardly unique here.

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