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Johnny1A.2 · 02-17-2018, 12:02 AM

A common trope in fantasy fiction is a sword-blade made of transparent crystal. In practical terms, what transparent material might actually serve as a viable, practical sword blade? Not necessarily practical to manufacture or economically sensible, but something that might serve as a useful sword in combat if somebody did make one?

02-17-2018, 12:02 AM	#1
Johnny1A.2 Join Date: Feb 2007	Crystal sword... A common trope in fantasy fiction is a sword-blade made of transparent crystal. In practical terms, what transparent material might actually serve as a viable, practical sword blade? Not necessarily practical to manufacture or economically sensible, but something that might serve as a useful sword in combat if somebody did make one? __________________ HMS Overflow-For conversations off topic here.