OK, diamonds aside,
and assuming scimitar is brittle [EDIT: of this I'm not convinced either. Scimitars break easily?

but I dont claim excessive knowledge in medieval weapons],
why do you claim it is more durable than longsword? shouldnt a sword be more durable if scimitars are brittle?
[ 07-10-2005, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: ZFR ]