Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-69.169.149.237-20140108093910/@comment-69.204.51.67-20140802183911

A true "longsword", by definition, has a handle long enough to fit two-hands on the grip (the hilt, measured from cross-guard to pommel, is usually about 1/4 the overall length of the sword). The Dark Repulsor, as is typical with a true longsword, the hilt of the Dark Repulsor does indeed measure 1/4 the overall length of the sword, based upon the screen capture at the beginning of this artiucle. The same with the Elucidator. They both also have a handle just long enough to do fit two hands, so we're talking at least a 10-12 inch long hilt. The average dimensions for a traditional medieval longsword range between 39 to 51 inches long with a blade length of 35 to 43 inches. The ideal length "should" place the pommel fitting just into the wielder's armpit is placed vertically on the ground point down. Given that Kirito is 5'7.72" tall, that would be about 52 to 53 inches (a little long for a traditional sword, but appropriate for his height). A "good" length would place the cross guard at his waist with the pommel at just below the pectoral. This would be about 45  to 46 inches on Kirito. Based on that, both the Elucidator and Dark Repulsor "should" be between 45 to 52 inches in overall length. Based upon the animation, I'd lean closer to 4 feet overall with a 3 foot blade.