I've curently started using Maya and for my first model I'm thinking of making the weapon that the Blood elf "Spellbreaker" in Warcraft 3 uses.
I've gotten a bit on the way and have run into a problem connecting the grip to the blade.
my reference picture:

my progress this far:

and finaly my problem:

Like I said earlier I need to conect the grip (the cylinder) to the blade but I have no idea of how to do it.
Both feedback and help is welcome