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Anonymous commented at 2012-10-27 16:11:14 » #1190495
@Anon3
it's because single-edged curved blades (katana and saber) are better at cutting than double-edged straight swords (longsword and broadsword). a double edged straight sword is also not as good at piercing as an epee/rapier. a double edged sword could, however, be used effectively at both slashing and thrusting.
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@Anon3
it's because single-edged curved blades (katana and saber) are better at cutting than double-edged straight swords (longsword and broadsword). a double edged straight sword is also not as good at piercing as an epee/rapier. a double edged sword could, however, be used effectively at both slashing and thrusting.
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XerBlade commented at 2012-11-01 17:49:04 » #1194317
A rapier is a TYPE of double-edged straight sword.
And, as for the exact reasons some blades are single-edged (in other words, why they cut better), a gradating curve has more surface area along the edge and slides against the flesh more easily, extending the duration of cutting done with a single hit. More time spent slicing means a deeper cut.
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A rapier is a TYPE of double-edged straight sword.
And, as for the exact reasons some blades are single-edged (in other words, why they cut better), a gradating curve has more surface area along the edge and slides against the flesh more easily, extending the duration of cutting done with a single hit. More time spent slicing means a deeper cut.
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