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<blockquote data-quote="Greenfield" data-source="post: 5995991" data-attributes="member: 6669384"><p>The curved blade of the Katana makes it ideal for slashing attacks, much less effective for piercing. The Longsword could do both.</p><p></p><p>The Katana is designed for blade speed, and is meant to be handled with two hands. You actually pivot it on one hand, using the length of the grip for leverage.</p><p></p><p>The long sword, on the other hand, is wielded with more of a full arm motion.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the blade lengths though, any blade will be limited by the length of the user's arm: You have to be able to draw the blade free of the scabbard. Those illustrations of the man with the five foot blade across his back. drawing it over his shoulder? Unless he has a "Break Away" scabbard that lets him draw it up a little and have it released, that model is pure fantasy. He can't actually draw the blade. His arm isn't long enough to get the tip clear of the scabbard.</p><p></p><p>The same limits apply to a blade worn on the belt. Many a European style swordsman will grip his scabbard with one hand as he draws, then unhook it and toss it away, essentially allowing the draw of a longer blade.</p><p></p><p>The Katana scabbard, however, isn't on a conveniently cast aside over-the-shoulder style belt, and the bladesman expects to be able to re-sheath his weapon after use.</p><p></p><p>Since the combat style relies on a lightning swift draw and cut, rather than the extended reach and cut/stab technique of the one handed European blade, the shorter blade is better suited. </p><p></p><p>The Katana also had and held a much better edge than its European counterpart, so despite it's lighter weight and shorter length, the greater damage is appropriate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greenfield, post: 5995991, member: 6669384"] The curved blade of the Katana makes it ideal for slashing attacks, much less effective for piercing. The Longsword could do both. The Katana is designed for blade speed, and is meant to be handled with two hands. You actually pivot it on one hand, using the length of the grip for leverage. The long sword, on the other hand, is wielded with more of a full arm motion. Regarding the blade lengths though, any blade will be limited by the length of the user's arm: You have to be able to draw the blade free of the scabbard. Those illustrations of the man with the five foot blade across his back. drawing it over his shoulder? Unless he has a "Break Away" scabbard that lets him draw it up a little and have it released, that model is pure fantasy. He can't actually draw the blade. His arm isn't long enough to get the tip clear of the scabbard. The same limits apply to a blade worn on the belt. Many a European style swordsman will grip his scabbard with one hand as he draws, then unhook it and toss it away, essentially allowing the draw of a longer blade. The Katana scabbard, however, isn't on a conveniently cast aside over-the-shoulder style belt, and the bladesman expects to be able to re-sheath his weapon after use. Since the combat style relies on a lightning swift draw and cut, rather than the extended reach and cut/stab technique of the one handed European blade, the shorter blade is better suited. The Katana also had and held a much better edge than its European counterpart, so despite it's lighter weight and shorter length, the greater damage is appropriate. [/QUOTE]
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