Wow, talk about ressurrections.
Another quick point:
Someone mentioned the posibility of a very heavy sword perhaps being used to executions… why?
Specially when a lighter sword (in the hands of a skilled swordsman) can do the job just as easy. I’d even wager that using a heavier sword would only make the execution more messy and less likely to kill the target in the first blow (as I can’t imagine someone having great control over a 100 lb chunk of steel!).
it still doesn’t sound wacky to me. if they say he owned one he probobly did. there are plenty of people that can lift that much, just carrying it around when trying to show off, or even hanging it on his wall isn’t so crazy. its pretty standard that generals and such have weapons that are showy and not used, thats why there are swords with gold and gems and stuff used in them. its not for a weapon, but so what… if I’m a general I won’t be out fighting people personally, my job is to tell people what to do and be inspireing. if I can make myself look powerful by carrying around a useless giant sword, then I would even if all I can do is lift it and hold it, or hang it somewhere.