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Regarding the post below, observe how the broad sword contender struggles to stop and change direction. At 4:46 it shows a side by side comparison of the two blades in action. Notice the fluidity of the samurai blade versus the almost uncontrolable follow through of the broadsword blade. The samurai blade easily manages one full cut, for a total of three, before the BS’s second cut is made. The Katana is clearly a superior weapon, and is NOT on par with the Broadsword.
First point there is no such thing as a ‘broadsword’ in a Medieval context. The sword featured here is an ‘Arming’ sword. Secondly I would take anything shown in this video with a pinch of salt. Its inaccurate, biased and full of ridiculous hype. For example they show a man in mid/late 15th Century plate armour wielding a sword that belongs to the early 14th Century. At the begining of the first part it states that the Katana dominated the battlefield this is also wrong, the Yari and bow did.
In fact earlier Samurai valued the bow and spear above the sword as they were more effective battlefield weapons. European swords have never relied on ‘brute strength’, they relied as much on speed, agility and skill as the Katana. The European sword used in this video isn’t an accurate replica of a medieval sword. Its made by an Italian company called Del Tin (DT2140 to be exact) It weighs nearly 3.5lb which is too heavy for a sword of its kind, so the tool being used is incorrect to begin with
The chap using the Euro sword has terrible technique, hes either being deliberately clumbsy or he has no idea how to wield his weapon. For example after his first cut he inexplicably fumbles into a two handed grip when hes using a single handed sword. In my opinion hes deliberately clumbsy, even with his overwieght sword there would be no need for his over exaggerated movements and poor balance; he almost swings himself off his feet!
Take a look at these videos here:watch?v=9e6x5J7nrKE&feature=re latedwatch?v=_VkIIj-kyvQ&feature=ch annelBoth of these videos use accurate reproductions in terms if weight and balance. In the first one you can even see that fast cuts from the draw are capable with a European sword and scabbard. No wild swings and no evidence of using ‘brute strength’.
I wouldn’t agree that the Katana is a superior weapon. Its optimised for the cut at the expense of thrusting ability. Its method of construction leaves a brittle edge which chips easily if used improperly and its untempered blade makes is more likely to take a set if bent too far. I wouldn’t argue that either sword was ‘superior’ or ‘better’, they simply demonstrate different design approaches to the same problem of cutting/stabbing. Certainly, I wouldn’t draw conclusions from this video.
There is a point that I feel must be made here. At 4:14 observe how easily the katana is drawn from the saya with one hand and then used one handed to cut the bamboo bundle. at 4:20 notice how easily the samurai is able to stop and change direction and make the second cut. Now notice at 4:22-4:24 how easily he is able to once again change the blades direction and make his third cut. The katana easily outmanouevers the cumbersome broad sword, making the 3 cut before the bs’s 2nd cut.
Do you have a source for that? I doubt a full Samurai harness would weigh just 30lbs. And I’m certainly not underestimating the Samurai. I just don’t buy into the hype and nonsense that they were somehow the ‘greatest warriors in history’ or neat little ‘rock, paper, scissors’ conclusions about who would win in a duel. Neither has a decisive advantage.
You will know that you do terrible misunderstanding if you can decode a Japanese site. The Tosei-Gusokuãwas lightweighted a more than Western helmet and body armor. And, as for the arm part and the bent, it is sewed byrnie and a lightweight plate on cloth.Pls see Japanese site of “Tosei – Gusoku” in my profile.
I translate the lower part of the Japanese site that I showed. “Qï¼ How much is weight of Japanese armor?Aï¼ As for the weight,depend on various of armor.ããããã>O-yoroi=It is about around 25kg.ãã>DO-Maru armor or Haramaki Armor was about around 20kg. ãã>ToseiGusoku armor of the photograph left,is about 13kg.