Originally posted by Beniboybling
I'm not sure about that, I think he would have had to create an opening, but this wouldn't be the first time someone has landed a physical hit in a duel that hasn't been a killing blow. Just so happens Krayt's touch is deadly.
It showed he at least gained the advantage despite his more lax attitude towards the (much shorter) fight. Still, he seemed to have Cade on the ground when that happened too, unless my memory is incorrect. I'd say it looks like Krayt had quite a sizeable advantage, probably a game-changing one, by that point in time.