User blog comment:HazelQuill7445/Awesome fan art/@comment-25936766-20170805230722/@comment-4010415-20170806020557

Myrtenaster has sharp edges, there were old rapiers that were used for slashing and stabbing, and a weapon that can literally only stab probably isn't as useful against the Grimm. Hell, Pyrrha even made slashing motions with her spear, and I haven't seen any fans judging her.