Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-38854975-20190905144044/@comment-36926079-20190927022717

Not that I really know anything about this sword, but wikipedia says that the max size was aroung 30 in. While it did have to be longer to cut through thick grass, 36 inches is a little too much of a stretch, as most one handed swords tend to be between 24 and 31 inches.

I'm not quite sure if you are using real bullets like RBY or are dispensing dust like W. If it is the latter, carbon nanotubes might prove more effective than using steel channels, as it would reduce the bulk of the sword without sacrificing too much structural integrity.

Also, if you are casting dust, fire is not the best choice for enhancing a sword. A flaming blade will not set anything like armour, bone, or flesh on fire, and incenidary rounds and flamethrowers tend to be better at igniting structures. While the sword may temporarily may blind a person in the dark, the sword is more likely to bend, warp, or set the surroundings on fire.