How dare you completely misrepresent the tactical genius that is the Bat’leth. The supposedly “unnecessary” blades pointing at yourself are so its user can hit people behind you without needing to turn around. The front two blades were both designed by committee to parry and riposte from any possible angle of attack without giving up a threatening stance at the other side. The blades in the middle have the ever-important job of stabbing, much like a spear, at long ranges. A fool would think this weapon is far too short to be like a spear, but the genius inclusion of the middle handle allows its user to subtly increase its range on the fly, a feature that any regular swordsman would dream about having if they were actually creative enough to come up with the idea. After using a surprising jab attack, moving back into any other stance is as simple as moving one hand to the far side of the weapon. Yes, the Bat’leth truly brings together the benefits of every traditional weapon in history, handily duct-taped for your convenience.You should be wishing you had the combat skill to use it properly, swinging from side to side like an entire Olympic fencing team in one trenchcoat, terrifying anyone who would stand against you. But no, instead you go online and make fun of it for not looking like a sharp piece of metal on a stick, like all the other weapons you’re used to using.