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Games like this use padded weapons that tend to be quite lightweight. As I mentioned a couple pages ago, the most popular swords on my field only weighed a few ounces despite being over 3' long. So strength isn't actually a big deal.

One thing about double daggers is that it brings you into closer range. Players who get used to using long swords often don't know how to strike someone that's right up next to them. Learn to not be afraid of getting close and you'll be at an advantage. Also, if you put your weapon up against the base of your opponent's blade (again, easier if you get close) you essentially control where their weapon is going to go.