User blog comment:Ekreture/Gaucho vs. Sōhei/@comment-422690-20141217185529

So...

Long Range: Daikyu wins. Six times the range, better accuracy, and better reload? This is a no contest, obvious comparison. Edge: Sōhei.

Mid Range: Bolas win. They're not lethal, no, but they set up for a kill. They're light, easy to carry, and easy to use. They won't kill, but they'll disable and set up for a kill. These give the Gaucho a chance to use his other weapons. Edge: Gaucho.

Short Range: Tie. Both blades are single-edged, meaning that the Tachi has double the killing surface. The blade, however, apparently needs to be held with both hands to be effective. I find that holding something with two hands highly limits the speed, flexibility, and range of motion available to the wielder. The Tachi has the larger reach and cutting surface, but the Facón will give the speed and flexibility needed to get close. Edge: Even.

Special Weapons: Lagarto wins. The Lagarto is very hard to find information on. From what I can tell, it's braided and tapered, ideally designed to cause crippling pain to the victim. The Ono is an axe; it trades killing surface for power and ease of use. Still, that whip can disable the Sōhei's weapon hand. Edge: Gaucho.

Overall:

This is a tough call, since the Sōhei have more lethal weaponry, while the Gaucho's arsenal has far better synergy. What this comes down to, then, is the character behind the warriors themselves. The Gaucho is an irregular, fighting only when called upon. The Sōhei's purpose is combat. This will, in the end, be the deciding factor. Winner: Sōhei.