Posted on Sep 16, 2016
What would a sword made with modern science and technology be like? - Quora
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Personally, I think that the Japanese Katana is the answer with a Gurka's kukris for backup
What would a sword made with modern science and technology be like? - Quora
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I would love to ask this question of my friend who forges blades to see what he thinks. I will ask him next time I talk to him and post his response.
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I guess it would all come down to usage. The Japanese blades were considered the best when it came to cutting, however may not fair too well against Medieval European armor.
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CPT Jack Durish
True. But Medieval European armor isn't used anymore and we are talking about a "modern sword". Such a weapon would be used in a melee when firearms and ammunition are spent, and enemies are locked in hand-to-hand combat. Thinking about that scenario, I might make the kukris primary and the katana secondary
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SrA Edward Vong
CPT Jack Durish
In that scenario, I wouldn't be opposed to having a Kukri as a primary, and a tanto as a secondary, as tanto tips are amazing as piercing weapons, but still maintain the cutting edge of a katana (though not the power).
In modern times where we have to deal with the possibility of ballistic vests, we want piercing over cutting, but it all depends on the scenario.
In that scenario, I wouldn't be opposed to having a Kukri as a primary, and a tanto as a secondary, as tanto tips are amazing as piercing weapons, but still maintain the cutting edge of a katana (though not the power).
In modern times where we have to deal with the possibility of ballistic vests, we want piercing over cutting, but it all depends on the scenario.
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