Thread:Aramirtheranger/@comment-26210095-20160319145007/@comment-26863727-20160319151339

Well, it appears to be a longsword, so there's a definite reach and power advantage. Longswords have many more possibilities than scimitars(half-swording, binding with the hilt, the list goes on and on).

The scimitar is a slice oriented blade, with average chop and is poor for thrusting techniques because the curve is so heavy. It is so slice oriented that I've sometimes seen it called "the one-handed katana".

Mounted I give the scimitar the edge(I will not apologize) only because two-handed swords are difficult to use on a horse. On foot I'd rather have the Gondorian blade. But you should remember it all comes down to individual skill.