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Originally posted by sniper
you cant compair them, they're too different, for two different combat stylesit's like asking somone to choose between a BMW Z4 and a demolition derby monster truck.
depending on how their used, both could kick the other's ass
couldnt have said it better myself!
I prefer the Katana, I love its style and grace, and indeed the ethos that goes with it.
I think in a real situation though a long sword could do well against a katana if only because if they clashed the long sword would likely smash the katana with it being a much heavier weapon and katana being quite brittle (they have been known to be shattered by wooden Bokken, Jo and Bo). On the other hand though an average samurai would have carved an average long sword wielder up before they had the weapon out of its scabbard...