(( The problem is that you really can't strike a balance (even the sword you describe, and assuming we're talking about period materials) because any blade that can withstand repeated lateral blows will be too heavy to achieve the speed necessary for an effective thrusting attack.))
Saigo666's answer to this is: "Katana".
The Katana is 'The' Sword that would strike a balance(No pun intended(Strike)).
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(( The problem is that you really can't strike a balance (even the sword you describe, and assuming we're talking about period materials) because any blade that can withstand repeated lateral blows will be too heavy to achieve the speed necessary for an effective thrusting attack.)) Saigo666's answer to this is: "Katana". The Katana is 'The' Sword that would strike a balance(No pun intended(Strike)).