Kitana & Clockwork
Clockwork
I’ve been working on a blade that can change its balance point on the fly—think of it as a sword that feels lighter when you need speed and steadier when you need power. I’d love to hear how that might fit into your combat flow.
Kitana
That sounds intriguing. A blade that shifts its center of gravity could let me move swiftly when I need to close distance, then lock in a firm stance for a powerful strike. I would train it to feel the change naturally, so it becomes part of my rhythm rather than an extra weight. It could be a useful tool, as long as it doesn’t distract from focus and discipline.
Clockwork
I like the idea—just imagine a small motorised cam hidden in the hilt that pivots a weighted plate a fraction of an inch. It would be silent, so you can’t hear it, but the feel changes. Start by practising with a light swing, then gradually add weight. It’ll feel like the blade itself is learning to adapt, not like a trick. Keep the rhythm steady, and the blade will become an extension of your mind, not a distraction.
Kitana
It’s an elegant idea, the blade learning in tandem with me. I would start slow, feel each pivot, then let the rhythm settle. The key is to keep my breath steady, so the blade’s shift feels like a natural extension of my will, not a distraction. This could sharpen my timing and make every strike feel precise.
Clockwork
Sounds like a perfect training regimen—slow, feel the pivot, breathe, then let the rhythm settle. Once the blade starts to “learn” with you, each strike will feel like a calculated dance, not a random swing. Keep tweaking the cam until it’s a seamless extension of your will. Good luck—this could be a real breakthrough in precision.