battleaxe and longsword sizes

[cerebrolator]

Please forgive me if someone has already asked this question.

The battleaxe and longsword can both be used one-handed or two-handed. For both, the damage changes which makes sense. I'm confused as to why the longsword's size changes from M to L but the battleaxe's size remains the same. I'm assuming the size change is to reflect that two-handed parries are more effective than one-handed parries, so why wouldn't the battleaxe also be more effective at parrying when used two-handed?

 

[Loz]

Its more to do with how the weapon is used and its versatility. A battleaxe is essentially a hacking weapon, whilst a longsword is more carefully crafted and used as both a slashing and thrusting weapon with a greater, and more efficient, surface area for parrying.

 

[cerebrolator]

That makes sense. Thanks!