09-08-2010, 12:23 PM
Hello,
On illustrations of warriors using this weapon I see that the slashing edge is on the inside of the curve (as opposed to the outside like on a samurai sword or a scimitar). Do the archeological finds prove this? It just seems to me that a slashing sword would be more effective with an edge on the outside and is less likely to get caught in an enemy's armor or helmet or body.
Jeff
On illustrations of warriors using this weapon I see that the slashing edge is on the inside of the curve (as opposed to the outside like on a samurai sword or a scimitar). Do the archeological finds prove this? It just seems to me that a slashing sword would be more effective with an edge on the outside and is less likely to get caught in an enemy's armor or helmet or body.
Jeff
