Originally posted by Robtardno.. this is thread came about over two comic characters.. my only argument that a comicbook ninja samurai arguably one of the greatest swordmen in marvel could beat a viking god. a god who only uses a sword against his comic samurai/ninja counterpart who has more options and maneuvers not including ninja magic tricks and samurai sixth sense type sh@# and 30 yrs of sword fighting history and the god only has about 4 or 5 issues of using a sword in comics..
Are you **** arguing who would win in a fight if a Viking fought a Samurai?
i actually think a fully geared viking armor shield sword has a great chance of taking the majority with a samurai with a single sword or two..in real life but not in comics
my argument really is who is the most knowledgeably skilled one, who has better maneuverability and speed.. and use that to make my argument for a comic character and multiply those attributes 10x over with comic feats and history of a character and why he would beat a god with no feats in sword fighting or comic history..
Originally posted by Wild Shadow
facepalm2sigh... i agree that an axe could and would smash cut into a lager armor ... i think you missed the point where a actual MA'er sword fighting isnt to take or block an attack but simply to avoid it.. this aint the movies..
No I got that point, duh.
i agree with you and i couldnt finish watching the video the guy makes the bully in me foam at the mouth..
Originally posted by Wild Shadow
a good samurai could hit an artery as he moves to the side dodging the swing and hitting an exposed opening like a thigh or throat..
anyways my youtube video is better
Possible but beserkers were alot faster and I do believe that some of them could resist sword blows without dying or being injured. They have that in kung fu thet call it iron shirt.
Originally posted by Wild Shadow
no.. this is thread came about over two comic characters.. my only argument that a comicbook ninja samurai arguably one of the greatest swordmen in marvel could beat a viking god. a god who only uses a sword against his comic samurai/ninja counterpart who has more options and maneuvers not including ninja magic tricks and samurai sixth sense type sh@# and 30 yrs of sword fighting history and the god only has about 4 or 5 issues of using a sword in comics..i actually think a fully geared viking armor shield sword has a great chance of taking the majority with a samurai with a single sword or two..in real life but not in comics
my argument really is who is the most knowledgeably skilled one, who has better maneuverability and speed.. and use that to make my argument for a comic character and multiply those attributes 10x over with comic feats and history of a character and why he would beat a god with no feats in sword fighting or comic history..
WellI started this thread because you were generalising, period.
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
Weren't Vikings like all sloppy and shit with their fighting? Like just clubbing away until someone dies?
As you can see, they aren't nearly as developed as Asian warriors, as they are usually limited to only one form of combat (offensive, defensive, or running/jumping), but they more than make up for it with their excellent teamwork and coordiation.
Originally posted by Deadline
Possible but beserkers were alot faster and I do believe that some of them could resist sword blows without dying or being injured.
Without dying? Sure, most people don't die instantly from a single sword blow.
without being injured? You've jumped right past the crazy anime fanboys who think a katana can cut through a tank.
Originally posted by Autokrat
What is this nonsense about a Viking sword being harder to swing than a katana? A Viking sword is maybe two pounds at most.
Originally posted by Autokrat
What is this nonsense about a Viking sword being harder to swing than a katana? A Viking sword is maybe two pounds at most.
try grabbing and lifting a large broad sword with one outstretch arm and twist and bend your wrist... overall a sword in itself isnt heavy its the repetitive action.. i forgot what it is called kinestitics i think in battle this would make the difference and they would get winded within a few minutes.. not saying they cannot fight for extended period of time but hauling armor and weapons is a tiring exercise
Originally posted by Wild Shadow
try grabbing and lifting a large broad sword with one outstretch arm and twist and bend your wrist... overall a sword in itself isnt heavy its the repetitive action.. i forgot what it is called kinestitics i think in battle this would make the difference and they would get winded within a few minutes.. not saying they cannot fight for extended period of time but hauling armor and weapons is a tiring exercise
Also viking swords are intended to be wielded one handed, the other hand is for the shield, katanas can be wielded with one hand but in most sword forms two handed is more common. In any case, obviously the strain of a viking sword is less with two hands than with one, but the fact remains, the average weight for a katana is a little more than two pounds. Oh yes, what is that... that's also the wieght of the usual viking sword.
balance makes the difference with comfort and ability to wield it longer 😐
like i said shield, armor and sword will eventually slow down and tire a particular person..
look at what it did to the modern viking practitioners on the deadliest warriors show.. bastards were winded from just 30 seconds of attacking a hard rubber dummy.. also wind resistence and drag
Cool... meanwhile the armor and just as heavy weaponry, won't do the same for the samurai who is likely going to be physically weaker? I'm not buying that based on the evidence given. Shields are used because they are useful, and in a fight I think that will show against the samurai.
Viking swords are longer than katanas as well... that could be an advantage or a disadvantage depending on the circumstances.
Weapons, armor are about equal. Physical strength goes to the vikings. What do samurai have, nothing that I have seen proof of. Also the samurai will have to deal with the katana's infamously bad armor-piercing, which is another strength for the viking.
this is what i see happening to the viking...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDpJoykyfOE&NR=1
you must not have seen my american samurai link..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kGsQPncKzg&feature=related
ppl have this concept that a samurai is actually trained to tank or block attacks when that is not the main focus of a samurai,, if he were to be hit i agree that the viking weapon would get past his armor or seriously f@#$ him up.. but then again if a samurai simply side steps maneuvers he could kill a viking with a well placed stab slice..
another cool link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQRFuBeRAi4&feature=fvw
Originally posted by Wild Shadow
this is what i see happening to the viking...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDpJoykyfOE&NR=1you must not have seen my american samurai link..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kGsQPncKzg&feature=relatedppl have this concept that a samurai is actually trained to tank or block attacks when that is not the main focus of a samurai,, if he were to be hit i agree that the viking weapon would get past his armor or seriously f@#$ him up.. but then again if a samurai simply side steps maneuvers he could kill a viking with a well placed stab slice..
another cool link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQRFuBeRAi4&feature=fvw