User blog comment:Cfp3157/Season 2 Episode 3: Rajput Warrior vs Highlander/@comment-122.57.206.76-20121113012218

Comparing the Weapons

Swords: I'm going to have to call this one a tie as the Scottish Broadsword has versatility and is more manuverable but the Khanda has a longer blade, a deadlier chop and the Rajputs are just superior swordsmen

Tie

Polearms: I'm giving this to the Tabar becuase it has TWO heads as opposed to one and also has a spearhead so it can be used to run the highlander through. The Lochaber Axe just looks big and slow to me

Edge: Rajput

Distance: This is really a no-brainer. The Ball & Chain is slow, inaccurate and a one-shot weapon. The Chakram is kind of the opposite

Edge: Rajput

Blunt Trauma: Close, but i'm giving this to the War Hammer for speed and versatility. Plus it won't cause alot of fatigue whereas the mace will

Edge: Highlander

Special: As much as I like the Katars Im giving this to the Targe & Dirk As the Targe Combines offense and defense with its wide surface area and spike. Plus the Dirk can be concealed behind the Targe, is a versatile weapon and is throwable. The Katars also have offense and defense, just not as much

Edge: Highlander

X Factors: While I will admit that the Highlanders have a "home field advantage" and a higher devotion to their cause. The Rajputs have this because they are basically the "martial arts masters" of India having more training, discipline, a superior fighting style (Gatkar as opposed to what is nothing short of brute force) and are just better at handling weapons. On top of that their exotic arsenal and fighting style would be some thing that the Highlanders have never seen before and would have no idea how to fight.

Overall Winner: Rajputs, a combination of exotic weaponry, martial arts and Psychological Warfare (The Triple bladed Katar was used not only for attack and defense but also to demoralise and confuse enemies) wins the day for the Rajputs. Even though I am part Scottish even I have to admit that superior skill and weaponry wins over brute force.