Thread:Kazanshin/@comment-35617681-20190410143410

So, not sure if this is the place where I would ask these types of questions, but I’m coming to you because you’re the expert in Japanese warefare and culture.

1. How effective is the Uchigatana/Katana on horseback? I’ve seen it used one handed, but from what I’ve seen commonly in media (yeah, not the most reliable source, but it’s the main one I have), the sword is usually used either in tandem with a shorter sword or with two hands.

2. Why did Korea repel Japanese forces for awhile up until gunpowder became more of a thing? I’ve read that they used terrain and horseback archery, but the Japanese used similar tactics, so I’m unsure why they couldn’t strategize to overcome this. It should be noted that I’m Korean-American, so this is something I’ve looked up before.

3. Finally, can the Yumi penetrate plate armor with the right type of arrow? I’ve seen it compared to the English longbow and the Mongol now, both of which could accomplish the feat 