European Sword Cutting Techniques
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Uploaded by ShooterMikeSBG on Oct 26, 2008
This is a simple video I uploaded to aid in a discussion on the Sword Buyer's Guide Forum, with folks who are new to cutting with European straight-edged swords.
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@JaganshiKitsune Short answer? Yes. Long answer? All Euro designs are good thrusters, even the XIII family, which have spatulate (rounded) tips and are capable of deadly thrusts against an unarmored opponent. However, some, such as the XV, XVI, XVII, and XVIII families, are MUCH better at thrusting than other designs (though the XV and XVII sacrifice much of their cutting ability) because they were designed to thrust into the gaps in armor, so they have narrow, reinforced tips.
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I have one question. Although its strengths obviously lie in cutting and slashing, and I know anything can stab if you put enough weight behind it, does the design of the Arming sword lend itself to stabbing in combat situations at all?
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@maxguitarhero Or, well, it's easier that way. The target is better with some weight behind it.
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@kazetehskylord not true.
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When you swing, you seem to pull the sword back toward you as well as side to side movement. This makes the cutting action. Am I correct in this?
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@cryora The bottles need the weight of the water to make them cuttable.
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2:36 that was beautiful
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Dang just let me drink the water and you can cut the empty bottles
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actually, this is a very good observation and I will have to agree with it 100% good one yeah as its has to be true anyone should see that. gnagrail cool.
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@depoty a sword is only as good as the wielder
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Sablestone 8 months ago 7
@depoty This is Thrand!!!!
You can Check out a comparison speed and cutting of Katana to Viking long sword in my Youtube Video "Deadliest Warrior : Thrand's Viking Vs. Samurai Wrap up 1 of 3 "
also you can see style comparison of sword and shield to Katana in " Deadliest Warrior : Thrand's Viking Vs. Samurai Wrap Up 3 of 3 " and " Deadliest Warrior : Viking Vs. Samurai Thrand's reply "
Enjoy !!!!!
ThegnThrand 11 months ago 7