RE: Re: [HIST] Japanese Culture shock

From:  KH.Ranitzsch@t-online.de
>I guess you mean that sabers are inferior
to straight swords ? How has history shown this ?

Saber is a curved sword, usually used with a slash/draw cut, best
against an unarmored opponent.	European straight swords of this period
were used for chopping--you wouldn't necessarily expect to get through
the armor but you could batter your opponent.  Katana were also curved
swords,used IIRC with a "push" cut.  I imagine they'd do well at going
through padded or leather armor, don't know about going through mail or
plate.

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