I'd like to dig into the practicality and use theme a little bit more as well!

What does everyone consider practical for a longer blade? (12" inches?)

Been having some discussions today with collectors and smiths on this topic.

Some consider "combat performance", some consider shape, some consider endurance test - I had one argument that the Kopesh was the most practical blade out there for both its ability to be used "in the bush" and as a combat weapon.

So any blade collectors or smiths out there, what are you opinions, and are these collectors out there who gather blades solely based on their looks? (like myself)