The Elucidator from Sword Art Online - Would it be practical in real life?

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/   / tracks   ******************************************************************************** My favorite online store for buying swords (worldwide shipping): http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult... Some recommended knife makers on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UT... Want to help fund future videos?   / skallagrim   My Facebook page:   / skallagrimyt