This kind of sword's a bit heavier on the blade end. The weight'll give you a good cut without needin' to put too much force into it. Like she said, you'll want to keep that control and feel the balance in your hand.

[He says this after Saturday makes her observations, wondering distantly how he'd gotten to this point. Casca would be amused at the bull-headed vanguard captain suddenly acquiring the patience to teach.

Ah well. He supposes he should at least return the favor Dan had given him.]