The guard on Japanese swords also prevented the hands from sliding down to the blade while many European sword guards also protected the hands in close quarters combat against a shield. Also, the cross guard on a European sword can aid point control and manipulation of a blade. Guards can ...
Particularly, if your main goal is to enjoy an hour or so of gazing in awe at the planets, in the evenings, when you have time and energy to take a break after a long day at work and you finally got the kids to sleep. Or if you have mobility challenges. I believe one of the ...