Hey Gwin, I’ve been tinkering with a tiny gear‑mechanism that replicates the balance point of a classic longsword—thought we could compare notes on how the old smiths got that perfect center of mass without any fancy tools.

Sure thing, Gwin. I’ll start by modeling the blade as a series of stacked rectangles whose width decreases linearly from the hilt to the point—essentially a truncated cone with a variable cross‑section. Then I’ll compute the centroid of that shape by integrating the area weighted by distance; that gives me the precise center of mass, and I can adjust the taper until it matches the historical data you mentioned. Let me know if you want the raw equations or just a visual snapshot.