How Swords Work (It’s Complicated)

I give a brief overview of the design elements that make swords effective at specific tasks. Believe it or not, this is a quick, simplified video in which I move through material very quickly. And it’s STILL this long. Skallagrim Video: Urumi Video: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Thrusting 4:01 Cutting 10:42 Chopping 16:05 Comparisons 20:25 Which is Better? (Penetration) 23:33 Other Strategies? My Twitter: Thanks to Metrolina Martial Arts for letting me film in their gym! Their channel: (Metrolina MA does not necessarily endorse any views expressed in this video.)