CMV: There is no multipurpose sword inherently superior to the basket hilted backsword.

CMV: There is no multipurpose sword inherently superior to the basket hilted backsword.

Whatever you want it for, the backsword does the job.

I keep seeing these jokes with massive crossbars (okay buddy, what do you think that will do for you?) or stuff that will only work as a zweihander with a grip too short to even get two baby hands on it.

A well weighted backsword will do everything you ask from it plus. You won't find another weapon on the planet more perfectly designed to pull an opponent off their guard and then immediately follow through.

You want a cinematic example? Look at the Grand Inquisitor in Rebels just titanically dominating Ezra Bridger. Up to the hallway scene that's classic backsword fencing. If I have any criticism it's missing the basic downstroke punch that would normally be a hallmark of the style.