How Would a Samurai Master Fight with a Longsword? (Shocking Findings)
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A Katana Master with 40 years of experience explores the usage of a Western long sword, noting challenges in adaptation but discovering new techniques that can be applied from Katana techniques. The Master recognizes the advantage of the long sword's central ridge for parrying attacks when faced with another long sword wielder, showcasing a key difference in technique between the two weapons.
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- 6A, a Katana Master, explores the Western long sword, noting challenges like handguard positioning and reach while finding transferable techniques like thrusting and parrying.
- When facing another swordsman using a long sword, 6A recognizes the advantage of the long sword's central ridge for parrying, revealing a fundamental technique disparity between the long sword and Katana.
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What are the challenges of using a long sword?
Adapting to handguard and reach differences.
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"Katana Master Explores Western Long Sword"
- 6A, a Katana Master with 40 years of experience, attempts to use a Western long sword despite lacking familiarity with it, seeking to showcase his perspective on its usage.
- While experimenting with the long sword, 6A notes challenges like the handguard's positioning and the sword's reach compared to a Katana, but also discovers techniques like thrusting and parrying that can be adapted from Katana techniques.
- When facing a long sword wielded by another, 6A realizes the advantage of the long sword's central ridge for parrying attacks, highlighting a key difference in technique between the long sword and Katana.
