I love the shading of the hilt, especially the grip. But that\'s an odd design, once the blade starts. Can\'t really tell whether that\'s made to be a fuller or a langet - referring to the part on top of the blade right after the crossguard. It\'s a bit awkward - some elements of the sword look elegant, and the others blunt - and while some incongruity can be quite awesome, it has to be done carefully.
Don\'t use lined paper! The liiiiines. I used to love drawing on that stuff because it established perfect guidelines, but you can achieve the same effects on a blank sheet of paper with very light lines made using rulers. The end result looks much better :)
Always remember to keep your paper clean - avoid smudges, erase them whenever you can (kneaded erasers are your personal angels), and if you\'re aiming for quality, treat your paper with respect - so no wrinkles ;)
Yes I realize it\'s a sketch :3