User blog comment:Pygmy Hippo 2/Byzantine Cataphracts vs. Emishi Horse Archers/@comment-35617681-20191226021957

Kriller99’s “Oh hey, the Romans are fighting a horseback warrior who aren’t the Huns” Edges:

Close: slight edge to the Tsurugi, but it barely gets it. Both swords are straight and double-edged, and the only thing the Tsurugi has over the Spatha is a lighter weight and a slightly longer blade.

Mid Range: since this is a cavalry battle, it only makes sense for the Byzantine’s lance to get the edge. Alongside being over twice as long as the