Quote Originally Posted by bikercelt1
I like the balance of my Broadsword and the weight is very similar to the single stick we use for sparring. I think the Paul Chen Basket Hilt Backsword looks more authentic and "realistic". I saw a whole room full of swords in Edinburgh Castle and because of the way Paul Chen does the fuller my broadsword didn't really look that authentic but my friends backsword could have hung there un-noticed by most observers. I think if I was really using it as a weapon I would go for the backsword because the extra weight would give more cleaving power.

Jamie
Are your single-sticks weighted at all to be more "realistic" in weight and balance? Do they weigh the same as a genuine broadsword?