Hey, if you want something that slices a gate fast but still lets you swing around, go for a short, high‑carbon steel blade—about ten to twelve inches long. Heat‑treat it for maximum toughness, then finish with a thin, razor‑sharp edge. Keep it balanced so you can move quick, but make the blade a bit wider than a normal sword so it can punch through the metal without bending. A lightweight, double‑ended design works well, too—just keep the core strong and the handle light, and you’ll be cutting down gates and dancing around the battlefield in no time.

Make the handle a bit thicker near the grip but taper toward the hilt so the mass stays close to the blade. Use a slight “S” shape for the handle so the wrist can follow the blade’s arc more naturally, cutting off any slack. Keep the overall length just enough to fit your arm, maybe three inches longer than the blade, and add a small, weighted pommel that balances the blade’s swing without dragging. That way the momentum stays clean and you can keep the rhythm fast.