 SCP-572 is a sword manufactured by… The weapon is badly balanced for combat use, is made of sub-standard steel, and does not hold an effective combat edge. However, the weapon has the unusual psychotropic quality of convincing anyone who holds it of its balance and cutting power, as well as conferring feelings of great strength and invincibility. Swords will be compelled to perform dangerous stunts using SCP-572, including but not limited to attempting to cut a moving car in half, slicing through a bullet fired from a rifle, cutting through another sword, and engaging in a live steel duel with a trained period swordsman.