Destructive Sword Test.... Machine Gun vs. Katana

[BSMStar]

Originally Posted by Valjhun

I agree... From the marketing specter is that a brilliant strategy for a decadent, mass market. That test has nothing to do with sword usage and a real connoseiur should know that

I do not think that anyone can disagree with you, it is a very odd benchmark for sword making. But it is an impressive benchmark.

I do not think that this one test alone would be enough to prove a sword's worth.

But passing all other tests, what a sword!!!!!!!

[The Double D]

Do really good swords delaminate like that one did?

[katana]

I agree that the testing of blades is important....how else can you prove that the blades you produce have quality or the forging techniques you employ are the 'best'. Historically speaking...many blades were tested.....to find out, in the heat of battle, that your blade was say,...badly tempered and shatters, would be a test...too late
Using an 50 calibre machine gun.... is a little extreme ....but visually it is a spectacle......a case of old weapon technology versus new.... no problem there......unless the katana is historically significant.....then thats a different matter

[BSMStar]

Originally Posted by The Double D

Do really good swords delaminate like that one did?

I think it is fair to say, with the techniques used in making this type of blade, the stress of being struck by this type of round... seven times in quick succession (with heat production and stress)... yes, really good swords can delaminate like this.

Splitting a 50 cal...