How Does a Katana Compare to a Medieval Long Sword? | history | Who would come out on top, a medieval long sword or a Japanese Katana? We can't look to history
![Reichsmarine on Twitter: "Tachi and katana generally differ in length, degree of curvature, and how they were worn when sheathed. A curved and long sword like tachi is the most efficient weapon Reichsmarine on Twitter: "Tachi and katana generally differ in length, degree of curvature, and how they were worn when sheathed. A curved and long sword like tachi is the most efficient weapon](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E7JcFEYVkAQFIqX.jpg)
Reichsmarine on Twitter: "Tachi and katana generally differ in length, degree of curvature, and how they were worn when sheathed. A curved and long sword like tachi is the most efficient weapon
![Why is the katana (a two-handed sword) the same length as an arming sword (one-handed), and why the nodachi would be a better two-handed sword compared to the katana? : r/SWORDS Why is the katana (a two-handed sword) the same length as an arming sword (one-handed), and why the nodachi would be a better two-handed sword compared to the katana? : r/SWORDS](https://preview.redd.it/5b72ldo4j6j81.png?auto=webp&s=f94e2353c1878ae24df61beb9d360c104e45c225)
Why is the katana (a two-handed sword) the same length as an arming sword (one-handed), and why the nodachi would be a better two-handed sword compared to the katana? : r/SWORDS
![Instead of the tired Katana vs. Longsword debate, these are the questions we should be asking - 9GAG Instead of the tired Katana vs. Longsword debate, these are the questions we should be asking - 9GAG](https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aGDWe2G_460s.jpg)