And thus the voyages? Were they trading voyages? [ Which may also be euphemism for piracy! -- at least it was in Curufn's world.

Risking one's life is always more interesting! ]

I've used a variety of swords in my time. Mostly a longsword or a claymore. I really like the curved swords, though. My brother Maglor and I now each own a katana. And yourself, Ianchus? What do you prefer?