Katana Mythbusting Extreme

Note: This is not degrading Katanas in, Tameshigiri athletes and certainly not Japanese swordmakers. It is just a bit of Katana mythbusting, is all. \r
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The Katana is notoriously famous around the world. While it is no doubts a fearsome weapon and extremely lethal in the hands of the priced master, how dangerous is it really when wielded by a total newbie?\r
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Can a total amateur cut a human leg equivalent (Tatami Omote)? \r
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Can a crude home made sword (sharpened flat steel) cut an Omote mat?\r
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Can a Katana cut through a cheap steel sword without any damage?\r
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This video has the answers. \r
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A The Slingshot Channel production.