Cutting spear or polearm shafts with a sword in historical combat?

Can you cut off a spear head or chop through a quarterstaff in one swing? Based on the tests I've done so far I'd definitely say no. Can you cut or break a hardwood shaft with repeated attacks? Absolutely. Would the opponent try to prevent that by striking the flat of your sword or otherwise parrying without making contact with the edge? You bet.

*** The swords used for this test ***

1.) The Caithness by Albion (Medieval Scottish arming sword)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

2.) Ronin Katana Entry level differentially hardened katana
http://www.roninkatana.com/RK-series-...

3.) Ronin Katana Dojo Elite tri-laminated katana
http://www.roninkatana.com/ronin-dojo...

4.) The Knecht by Albion (two-handed Grosses Messer / Kriegsmesser)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

The pole used as target is a 1-1/4'' (32 mm) thick hickory staff made by Purpleheart Armoury.
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799


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