Originally Posted by
davedove
Exactly, except for ceremonial pieces where often bigger is better, in combat weapons you don't want the weapon any heavier than necessary. A certain amount of weight is required to do a certain job; any more just tires you out faster, not a good thing on the battlefield.
See Archie's and Rob Roy's big duel at the end of "Rob Roy" for a great example of this. 
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Jamie
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