In western culture, the sword became lighter as gunpowder made armor obsolete. The last fighting
swords were basically sabres (thrusting & slashing) and rapiers (thrusting) types. Both of these featured one-handed operation. In the east the Samurai type swords continued right down to WWII. These allowed two-handed control and featured both speed and power. Would like to know if there are any studies concerning which type of sword and style of fighting would be the most effective in a modern sword fight (one that is unarmored)or just to hear discussion/opinions on the subject.
swords were basically sabres (thrusting & slashing) and rapiers (thrusting) types. Both of these featured one-handed operation. In the east the Samurai type swords continued right down to WWII. These allowed two-handed control and featured both speed and power. Would like to know if there are any studies concerning which type of sword and style of fighting would be the most effective in a modern sword fight (one that is unarmored)or just to hear discussion/opinions on the subject.