[There's a hesitation before he answers. The scythe never really was HIS. But then again, was Backbiter? After a moment's consideration, he answers:]

It was a sword... one handed blade. Good range for shield work. I had one ages back that was made of a special metal. [He taps the bronze on his breastplate.] Couldn't hurt normal people, even if you attacked.

The armor's designed with monsters in mind. It held up well enough.