Sure, but largely my design changes would be the same. Thinning the blade, tapering it a bit, and trimming down the guard. I could use that as an opportunity to talk about arming swords, or one-handed swords, but overall the view I shared here would be mostly the same.
Even so, there's a scene of Link holding the sword while Zelda prays, and it comes up to around his stomach or chest. Nothing wrong with a longsword, they are awesome weapons. :)
The side ring has a rather mundane purpose. It adds an additional layer of protection for your hand. And there's plenty of sword to go around, lol. The length of the blade is 35 3/4 inches, while the length of the whole sword is 45 1/4 inches. It's a longsword, and there's plenty of slashing...
Glad to know you enjoyed it! Of course, the Fierce Deity's sword was another one, and I'd be more than happy to discuss its symbolism, its design, if its practical, and how I think it should be used, given how large it is.
It goes without saying that weapons are cool, swords and spears especially. Bigger weapons, obviously in fantasy, is what makes them fun. But what happens when we look at the weapons as real weapons, and how practical can they be used in real combat?
I've actually lauded the Zelda series as...