The only thing I don't like at langes messer is the strange thrust animation, it looks weird.
Will this be fixed anytime?
Btw is there anyone who uses/used the fighting axe?
I think it's a bit slow for archers?
As I in my previous post, the animation won't be changed, the secondary mode has the objective to be something close to a two-hander, not a pure two hander, and this info was given by a developer.
Use this different animation as a plus in your melee fights, people ain't that used to see a two hander pole mode thrust and can be really tricky.
About the fighting axe, why would want to use that weapon for a 1 slot option? There are several 1 handed better options than a fighting axe (on the cut damage category), like the speed maniac Niuweidao (101 speed), or the long ranged Arabian Cavalry Sword (105 length).
BUt then again, I wouldn't advice cut damage weapons as a archer sidearm, specially if you have low Power Strike.
Feel free to review my previous post, and give a try on the Spiked Mace p.e., or if you want a 1 handed 1 slot weapon, try the Warhammer or a Steel Pick.
Cheers.