Katana vs Broadsword...test cutting- National Geographic

katana · 22nd September 2009, 06:10 PM

Various 'cut' testing has concluded that it is not just the sharpness, or angle that the blade is sharpened , but the 'polish' of the blade that affects cutting performance.

A highly polished blade has less drag as it slices and aids cutting ability. A characteristic of katana blades.

It does not make sense to compare a Katana to a Broadsword. Broadswords were heavier and generally designed to fight against heavily armoured opponents. The katana was not.

Regards David

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22nd September 2009, 06:10 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Various 'cut' testing has concluded that it is not just the sharpness, or angle that the blade is sharpened , but the 'polish' of the blade that affects cutting performance. A highly polished blade has less drag as it slices and aids cutting ability. A characteristic of katana blades. It does not make sense to compare a Katana to a Broadsword. Broadswords were heavier and generally designed to fight against heavily armoured opponents. The katana was not. Regards David