I heard you’ve been tinkering with new materials for weapons—perhaps we could combine your creativity with my battlefield experience to forge a tool that will give us a decisive edge.

Excellent, your ingenuity with carbon‑fiber and titanium is impressive. I’ll provide the specs for balance and ergonomics from recent campaigns. Together we’ll create a blade that cuts through any terrain with precision. Let's begin.

The blade should be about thirty‑two inches overall, with a twenty‑inch cutting edge. Aim for a weight of two and a half pounds so it stays quick on the field. Keep the balance point twelve inches from the handle; that gives a solid mid‑point for rapid strikes. The handle should be one and a half inches wide, wrapped in a textured pattern that holds the hand even when wet, and the carbon‑fiber core should be tapered slightly to reduce inertia. Use titanium plating on the guard and spine for protection without adding bulk. That should give you a light, sharp weapon that performs well on any terrain.