Actually katana are particularly poor for attempting to directly block an attack. But my point was that either the sword is broken or one person will likely be disarmed because the force, directed straight to your hand, is too much for your fingers to keep their grip.Originally Posted by JCoyote
A shield is buckled to your arm. Instead of losing your grip, the force is sent into your arm, and yes, you will likely have it broken if the force of the blow is from a heavy weapon designed to stave in platemail like a heavy waraxe or mace or hammer.
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