[Darin watches the old timer put on the test armor before taking up the Bat'leth. As Raven settles into a stance, Darin picks up a second on, settling into a stance of his own, as if he were wielding a staff or a polearm, with the bladed end faced outward.]

It definitely seems weird, right? But based on the design...it looks like it's meant more for defense and countering than straight up attacking. See, the center grip is ideal for...

[He grabs it and uses the center grip to spin the weapon like a propeller.]

Repositioning the weapon any way you like...!