User blog comment:El Alamein/Landsknecht vs. Samurai/@comment-26074921-20120726043038

Alright lets see here.


 * Close 1-Landsknecht- The initial edge goes to the Zweihander for the longer range. But when you look closer the Katana, while shorter, is lighter and can move faster (especially in the way it is used). However that would give it more versatillity if it were facing a much larger weapon such as a battle axe or war hammer, and here it is not much of an advantage


 * Close 2-Even- The Katzbalger has more range (generally much longer) but as Leo mentions, the Wakizashi is better for slashing due to its shape.


 * Mid-Samurai- The Pike is an interesting weapon for this fight, as Leo states it isn't nearly as versatile as the Yari. If the fight came down to, or at least had the two warriors using these two at one point, the Yari has more options in combat and is the more useful overall.


 * Long-Even I can't really discern a distinct advantadge between these two early firearms. Cfp states that one has sights but I don't see it affecting the outcome in this one on one fight


 * Deadliest warrior-Samurai TBW