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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 6:05:20 GMT
Like would it be a Sabre, Broadsword, Falcata or what do you think?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 6:35:46 GMT
I think you should specify a target type to keep the comparison apples to apples. If you're asking about cutting a taut string, then even a rapier is up for consideration. If you're asking about a 1 gallon bottle or a roll of tatami, it'd be a drastically different answer.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 6:42:13 GMT
Also depends on who's using it. A person big enough to use a bastard sword comfortably with one hand would probably be more powerful a cutter than a smaller blades. You need to narrow the parameters down alot before the question can be answered.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 6:47:25 GMT
Whichever one you know how to use?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 6:49:43 GMT
I'm not going near this one with a Zwihander!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 6:53:58 GMT
Whichever one you know how to use? Splendid answer! I second that notion.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 7:25:36 GMT
It's a silly question that will go round and round with no definitive answer until you experience every sword in the world and decide for yourself.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 19:31:41 GMT
Rather than that being the end of this thread, we could have some fun and throw out some wild guesses Here's mine, Viking swords That is a wild guess, since I don't own one, have never even held one, but they look pretty long and on the heavy end of single-handed swords. I don't own one due to the grip looking too short to even get one of my hands on, and I am sure I am just not strong enough to competently handle one Vikings didn't work 9 hour shifts in front of a computer 5 days a week
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 19:41:02 GMT
Well hey now, I think this is a legit question. Like Danielandthelions says, we could talk about specific target types, like what sword would be best to use if you wanted to cleave helms, or split shields, or just plain carve flesh. That could work.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 19:50:23 GMT
I'd say, from my limited experience, the most potent singlehand sword I ever held is my 303S-CT - I've never had the opportunity to test it from horseback but its quite capable from on foot.
If I had to venture a guess, I'd go with a Type XII, say, like an Albion Knight or CF Antioch (never held this one but Tom swears by it and I'm comfortable enough with his level of expertise to take him at his word), in that recovery would be swifter than say, a Type X, which is also a very able cutting type. From horseback, I'd go with a Type Xa, but on foot? A Type XII.
To split shields, helms and/or flesh- Type X or Xa (a la the Castile from VA, 1st edition, or even an Albion Gaddjhalt); if we're talking lightly armored, I'd go with either.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 19:57:42 GMT
Depends on what type of cut are you making. Are you making a down cut like on horseback? Then a sabre or shaska is probably the better cutter. Are you doing a side cut, then something else.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 20:00:29 GMT
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Post by enkidu on Dec 16, 2009 20:39:13 GMT
The falcata was mentionned by the OP, even being a big fan ( if such a thing exists ) of type XIII blades this foward curved blade packs a lot of cutting power.
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Post by ShooterMike on Dec 16, 2009 21:09:51 GMT
I think it's always going to be based as much on the individual weilding the sword as it is about the sword itself. For me, lighter swords cut better than heavier ones. But for someone who's bigger and stronger, a heavier sword will probably cut better.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 21:38:42 GMT
The falcata was mentionned by the OP, even being a big fan ( if such a thing exists ) of type XIII blades this foward curved blade packs a lot of cutting power. I have to allow that in terms of cutting, purely cutting, I see how a curved blade can make a difference. If we're talking strictly backyard, I'm of the mind that curved swords such as the katana or shamshir may own a straight sword, but if we're talking battlefield, I'd go with what I originally stated.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 22:20:52 GMT
Obviously it depends on the cutter, but as far as typology goes, I would have said XIII or XIIIb, myself. They can, after all, come in heavy and light variants, but probably the basic blade geometry is the best.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 22:26:30 GMT
for light-cloth armor, I'll throw my vote in for heavy sabers. They're quite good at hurting those foes in little to no armor.
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Post by genocideseth on Dec 16, 2009 22:54:42 GMT
I used to own a Windlass Giant Ceremonial Kukri. It has TREMENDOUS cutting potency! Not to mention a hefty weight! I am wiling to bet there is not many swords that have as much cutting power as this one, when it is properly sharpened. ;D But there is prolly a few that could do better, me thinks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 23:29:18 GMT
I used to own a Windlass Giant Ceremonial Kukri. It has TREMENDOUS cutting potency! Not to mention a hefty weight! I am wiling to bet there is not many swords that have as much cutting power as this one, when it is properly sharpened. ;D But there is prolly a few that could do better, me thinks. Yeah, I had forgotten about those, I remember the catalog they were in said in the description that they would be used to behead a water buffalo with a single stroke for a Gurkha ceremonial feast I wonder if you can still buy them. What made you decide to part with yours
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Post by genocideseth on Dec 16, 2009 23:35:27 GMT
You can still buy them, me thinks. I parted with mine as I moved in with my sword-hating grandfather.
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