User blog comment:MilenHD/Saxons vs Scythians/@comment-422690-20171218172109

So...

Short Range: Acinaces wins. Yes, I'm going against the grain here. However, the Acinaces fits the Scythian's mounted combat, due to being shorter and more maneuverable, while the longsword is more suited to infantry combat. However, one thing to note is material. Cast iron - which is what the swords would have been made out of - is not as durable as your frying pan would have you believe. That durability issue only compounds when it's longer. It's a pretty close match, but that one bit gives the Acinaces the edge.

TBC