A duel between a samurai armed with a katana and a swordsman armed with a rapier.

What do you think about if such a duel took place in the Middle Ages?

Who would win?

Academy of Historical Fencing Video

“Sparring bout putting east vs west in both weapon and style. Burak is a Kenjutsu practitioner who has also been training HEMA with us, against Nick, an instructor of rapier according to Capo Ferro.
Weapons used – katana is a synthetic by Black Fencer, the rapier is a mix of parts from four manufacturers built to Nick’s spec, principally a Darkwood guard and custom Regenyei blade.”

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