this sword is most likely ur path to greatness its the first longsword u attain in the game its power is unequiled for a few lvls in the game and its totaly styleish
this is good to skill up 22-25 smithing by making 12 or so at a time and desynthing them... you end up getting more skillups overall and getting some of your money back
Its also easy to quest for. Go to the NPC in some bridge on a crowded alley, in Sandoria. quest is Squires Test all he wants is a revival tree root.(which is under 500 at AH on Bismarck) Give it back to him and he gives you it.