Quite a number of people have asked for a video on Kirito's Elucidator, and finally I got around to doing it. In the video I explain a few characteristics that generally make swords practical (especially fine-tuning the balance) and comment on whether or not this design could be turned into a functional weapon without having to resort to magic.

Also a few comments about obsidian as a sword material, since that's what the blade supposedly is, according to the Sword Art Online Wiki. And of course the obligatory reminder that a longsword is in fact not a short one-handed type of sword.

The Elucidator on SAO Wiki:
http://swordartonline.wikia.com/wiki/...

The Dark Repulser:
http://swordartonline.wikia.com/wiki/...

Information about obsidian:
http://geology.com/rocks/obsidian.shtml

Outro music: "Highland Storm" by Slanted Room Records (used with permission)
http://theslantedroom.weebly.com/
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