Rapier
In Defense of the Rapier

In Defense of the Rapier

Let's play a game, shall we? What is the better sword in a fight: longsword, katana, or rapier?My post about katanas has gotten some pretty interesting discussion, and it seems that my point that a rapier would defeat both a katana and a longsword in single combat is...

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The Swordmaster Trope

The Swordmaster Trope

So here's the common trope: there is a master swordsman. This swordsman has a single Sword of Power(TM) and has never been defeated in battle. There can be only one, etc etc. The swordsman will face many opponents with many different kinds of weapons, and emerge...

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Syrio Forel vs. The Lannister Guards

Syrio Forel vs. The Lannister Guards

A friend sent me this clip from A Game of Thrones, and asked for my opinion on the swordfighting. Full disclosure: I don't watch the series, I've never read the books, and my knowledge of the whole thing is virtually nil. That being said - let's take a look....

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