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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LGodamus" data-source="post: 1306987" data-attributes="member: 1039"><p>Cerg there are alot of myths about katanas,and there cutting power. Lots of people on these boards tend to hate katanas and japanese culture now, because of the rabid japanophiles. But, truth be told, the katana generated most of those tales  because there were some very fine specimens that are amazing , and on average the workmanship put into one made them very good weapons. I have had the privelege to cut with a few authentic swords and a few reproductions made in a traditional manner but with modern materials, and I can tell you that with a proper cut,you would penetrate kevlar. While many people will tell you that european swords and katana are similar in useage , they are not. For a katana to effective you have a correct cut. The cut is very important because of two factors 1 being the damage potential of the cut is better with proper technique and 2 the stories of katana breaking are true, but mostly because of incorrect technique, because with good form katana are a very strong and durable weapon.</p></blockquote><p></p>