Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-27966940-20160712001717/@comment-26397825-20160722010017

Macuahuitl's aren't really designed for handguards, and I think it may just get in the way a bit. Maybe a small one, but personally I wouldn't.

Also, since you're making the new one I just wish to say this; the balance of that sword is wrong. It's very tip-heavy, which makes it harder to use properly and can leave you open to all sorts of attacks. The tip should either be the same size as the rest of the body, or it should taper in the opposite direction and be wider near the handle than it is at the tip.