Katana vs Broadsword...test cutting- National Geographic

Norman McCormick · 22nd September 2009, 09:13 PM

Hi,
Personally I don't think any of these 'versus' type contests have any validity whatsoever, too many variables. Plate armour, leather armour, quilted armour, thrusting swords, slashing swords etc etc. Sword types evolved as armour and fighting techniques evolved and vice versa. Super sharp differentially heat treated Japanese sword against Milanese plate armour equals bent and knackered katana, same sword against light quilted armour equals limbless opponent. Horses for courses!

Sally prefers warming her tootsies against the Aga these days but when racing she managed 325 yards in 18.05 secs equal to 36.83 mph. Always thought it would be a interesting to get her to run past a traffic speed camera at 4am when the roads are empty, wonder what the officers of the law would think of the photos!

Regards,
Norman.

22nd September 2009, 09:13 PM	#7
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,633	Hi, Personally I don't think any of these 'versus' type contests have any validity whatsoever, too many variables. Plate armour, leather armour, quilted armour, thrusting swords, slashing swords etc etc. Sword types evolved as armour and fighting techniques evolved and vice versa. Super sharp differentially heat treated Japanese sword against Milanese plate armour equals bent and knackered katana, same sword against light quilted armour equals limbless opponent. Horses for courses! Sally prefers warming her tootsies against the Aga these days but when racing she managed 325 yards in 18.05 secs equal to 36.83 mph. Always thought it would be a interesting to get her to run past a traffic speed camera at 4am when the roads are empty, wonder what the officers of the law would think of the photos! Regards, Norman. Attached Images