[TB3]

I'm to the part of creating weapons for my characters and im wondering hmmm just how many sword sprites are efficient.
Is this too many and just extra work or are these not enought are some of my questions.
Here is a picture of the current sword graphic i have. and also a poll of how many you think they should have.

How many sprites do you think there should be for swords?

8 sprites? up,down,left,right, 4 45 degree angles?
17 Sprites like the default graal swords?
Or even more?