Occasionally, Long Sword is much more affordable, and it also provides 350 gold to the higher-level item, which is a ...

True to its name, the Long Sword is long. It might not have the range of a MH Wilds Bow, but it's an exceptional poke stick with enough mobility to let you dodge in and out of close-quarters combat.

Otherwise, the Long Sword, which is a staple of the RPG series, will be familiar to veteran hunters, packing some decent range and poke capabilities for a melee weapon.