A truly awesome weapon ! Mine arrived late afternoon today. There is enough mass and beef behind this sword to make me believe that whomever used it was an intimidating force on a battlefield. Whether you rode a horse or not. Thrusts would have been lethal and swiping , slashing cuts devastating. Compares easily with a copy I have of a 15th century Claidhemore great sword. A tremendous weapon to have available in time of need.