https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0kNev-eB_8
Die Another Day has a really interesting epee/infantry sword/longsword fight, so let's break it down.Special thanks to Jack and to Tsunami Seeker (https://yo

https://www.reddit.com/r/swordlady/comments/s3slk7/katanas_arent_magicand_longswords_arent_bats/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/martialarts/comments/tn8rl6/katanas_are_useless_without_proper_skills/
Longswords are not heavy. Average weight 3,2 lbs. And katanas are right around that weight as well. Longswords and greatswords are quite thin and narrow, to keep the weight down. Theyre more like sharp steel whips compared to katanas which are more like sharp steel bars

https://www.swordsofnorthshire.com/blogs/theblade/katana-vs-longsword
The Katana's curved blade is designed to increase the cutting power of the sword, making it more effective in close combat situations. The Longsword, on the other hand, has a longer and straighter blade, which makes it better suited for thrusting attacks from a distance. Additionally, the Longsword is typically heavier than the Katana, which

https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/comments/17gw32s/the_mistake_of_katana_vs_longsword_and_what/
The Japanese had awful steel. Terrible. A well made longsword cutting into the edge of a well made period katana would likely get marred but would bite deeply into the katana. If it didn't just cut the blade in two. The steels simply aren't comparable. The design of the katana is the way it is because of the lamination process.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1245620/discussions/0/3177859358967194987/
Longswords are longer bro. Mar 26, 2022 @ 5:36pm. iirc katanas have terrible wind up vs. straight swords. Fromsoft being salty that japanese swords historically sucked compared to european made ones. Weebs can suck it. Originally posted by Tenshu: iirc katanas have terrible wind up vs. straight swords. lolllll.

https://www.truekatana.com/blog/16/katana-vs-longsword-a-cultural-and-historical-exploration-of-them
The katana, with its elegantly curved blade, is a symbol of the samurai's soul in Japanese culture. This single-edged sword, typically about 60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 inches) long, is renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability. In the other corner, we have the European longsword, a weapon that stirs images of knights in shining armor.

https://www.ncesc.com/gaming-faq/are-longswords-superior-to-katanas/
The longsword's inherent design, particular center of gravity and hilt configuration, as well as its manner of fighting, take full advantage of this. Though the katana is certainly adept at thrusting, its configuration as a dedicated cutter gives up advantage in the thrusting department. Verdict: Longsword. Are Longswords better than katanas? So, which is the … Are longswords superior to

https://www.martialartswords.com/blogs/articles/katana-vs-longsword-battle-of-the-blades
Comparing the katana to the longsword is like comparing apples to oranges. Each one is unique with its own defining characteristics. The longsword is a longer, heavier sword with more stopping power, while the katana is a shorter, lighter sword with a stronger cutting edge. Hopefully, this gives you a better understanding of the nuances between

https://sekisensei.com/katana-but-no-longswords/
The Sword Law prohibits the possession of swords in Japan. Swords under the Swords Law include swords, spears, and naginata with a blade of 15 cm or more in length, swords with a blade of 5.5 cm or more in length, katana with an opening of 45 degrees or more, and knives with a flying blade that opens automatically at 45 degrees or more.

https://www.martialartswords.com/blogs/articles/5-common-myths-about-the-japanese-katana
The katana, for instance, was worn with the cutting edge facing up, whereas the tachi was worn with the cutting edge facing down. The tachi was also longer and featured a more prominent blade curvature. #2) The Katana Was Used Exclusively on the Battlefield. The katana was the weapon of choice among Japanese samurai warriors during the region's

https://martialarts.stackexchange.com/questions/12697/is-a-japanese-katana-traditionally-used-differently-from-a-european-longsword
The katana has a single edge while European longswords generally has two. The katana is traditionally curved, and more tapering while longswords are straight and tend to be the same width for most of the blade. The katana is sharp along the entire length while the longsword generally has a dull part at the bottom.

https://katana-sword.com/blogs/katana-blog/one-piece-katana-101-every-fans-must-know-guide-2024
This One Piece katana belongs to the 21 Great Grade swords forged by the legendary swordsmith Kotetsu. Its extraordinary strength and razor-sharpness make the Nidai Kitetsu at par with legendary swords, like the Ame no Habakiri, Enma, Wado Ichimonji, and Shusui. There's one hiccup! The Nidai Kitetsu is "cursed.".

https://www.martialartswords.com/en-gb/blogs/articles/why-the-japanese-katana-is-such-a-powerful-sword
Here are five reasons why the katana is such a powerful sword. #1) It's Made of the Highest Quality Steel. The katana is made of the highest quality steel on the planet. Traditionally, it's forged using one of two types of tamahagane steel: high carbon or low carbon. High-carbon tamahagane steel is exceptionally strong, allowing for a super

https://danielagnewauthor.com/2017/06/15/longsword-vs-katana-a-fight-changing-technique/
Now, granted, the typical longsword is usually longer than the typical katana, but here we're not going to be comparing the weapons in detail, more so much the options, mindsets and techniques. Basically, both swords can cut and thrust. The katana is single-edged so it can't really cut with the back but the longsword is double-edged so it can.

http://ironworksforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56525
Definately longswords if I had to choose between the two, but Don't overlook bastardswords either; there a good cross between the two handed and the long swords and do nice damage. True, in the beginning there aren't many choices but once in the spellhold and underdark, you will find a few nice ones and there worth the wait.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/th2n5l/good_dex_weapons_that_arent_katanas_daggers_or/
This is the subreddit for the Elden Ring gaming community. Elden Ring is an action RPG which takes place in the Lands Between, sometime after the Shattering of the titular Elden Ring.

https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/fact-katanas-are-better-than-longswords.335648/
Katanas are thrice as sharp as European swords and thrice as hard for that matter too. The problem with metal is that the harder the metal is, the more brittle it is, as less ductility means less opportunity for the blade to distribute the force it suffers while striking, via deformation. Thus, since all the striking force is concentrated on

https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/25404/kensai-katana-or-longsword
There aren't many high level Katanas, but the one with bonus spell slots is worth building for, Longswords are good, and also a better choice in BP2 for enchanted weapons spell. If your dual classed to a mage then Id rather go with Quarterstaffs in BG2 for staff of power / staff of the magi, and for melee damage BBOD outclasses any dual wielded

https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/comments/xathj3/question_about_katanas_and_swords_generally/
Katana are better at cutting than longswords. Longswords were generally better at thrusting. Quality made longswords are comparable to quality made katana when it came to the performance of the steel. Katana utilized well-thought geometry and cross-section to compensate for the so-called brittleness.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SWORDS/comments/1qndhm/does_the_katana_deserve_the_massive_fandom_it_has/
Swords cut and/or thrust, that's the entire point of a sword. Most blades were just sharp enough to cut, but not sharp enough to weaken the blade itself (the sharper a blade, the thinner it is, and thus the weaker and easier to roll or chip/break it is). Katana may have been sharper, but not inordinately so.

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it's not a mistake it's a masterpiece . You are a mistake. I can assure you, it's just a mistake, nothing more. I only say it in her comments. I dont bother others saying it. 96 votes, 283 comments. "it's not a mistake it's a masterpiece " meaning I keep seeing this everywhere, especially on Youtube.

https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/a4z46o/cmv_katanas_arent_better_than_european_swords/
The katana is not meant to bend very much and can break under forces that would make a long sword simply bend and spring back. Some Katanas are better than some European swords. Late European swords are of course far superior. When you have access to better metals, you can make better swords.