This is a "what if" duel that was historically possible, and it's essentially a match of polar opposites.
The rapier has superior reach and quick, agile thrusts, while the katana delivers more powerful cuts and has the upper hand at close distance. Overall quite a high-risk fight.. assuming an unarmored duel. A battlefield scenario or an unexpected self-defense encounter on the street would be a different story.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each, and what would happen if the fighters swapped swords? Lots to cover, so let's delve right in!
The reproductions shown here:
Shirasaya katana by Hanwei
kultofathena.com/product/hanwei-bamboo-stick-katana/?koa=259
Tizona - 17th century Spanish cup-hilt rapier by LK Chen
kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-tizona-17th-century-spanish-cup-hilt-rapier/?koa=259
Saxony German rapier by LK Chen
kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-saxony-german-rapier/?koa=259
Munich Town Guard sword by LK Chen
kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-munich-town-guard-sword/?koa=259
Video credits:
How Would a Katana Swordmaster Fight with a Rapier? by @letsasksekisensei
youtube.com/watch?v=bMTs3LQKtNw
Katana vs Rapier Sparring - Burak vs Nick by @AcademyofHistoricalFencing
youtube.com/watch?v=w2A_NISUX-w
Related videos:
Can a Rapier Defeat Mail Armor? - Let's Test and Find Out!
youtu.be/L_EGoLvsaeY
Why Some Rapiers are "Too" Flexible... (Are They?)
youtu.be/mNZIj_r696Q
The Most Expensive Sword I've Ever Reviewed!
youtu.be/M_n6fLHWnFo
Katana VS Longsword... The Truth Ain't so Sad!
youtu.be/5ZTGZ7X0BTw
Stabby Time! - Straight vs. Curved Swords on Ballistic Gel
youtu.be/jBZ9Y1KSkos
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