Hey, who else gave a nod to fighting picks? I though I'd be the only one...
Looks like asian swords are getting about a vote for every other single one. I think that's an unfair bias! But, hey, they are pretty cool weapons- very well balanced weight, with the center of gravity slightly behind the blade, ideal for slashing. But I still think they're only a small part of all the greater (better?) weapons out there!